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    Age-and sex-related differences in physical fitness and physical activity levels of the physically independent community-dwelling older adults
    (Geriatrics Society, 2015) Buran Cirak, Yasemin; Yilmaz Yelvar, Gul Deniz; Parlak Demir, Yasemin; Dalkilinç, Murat; Mustafa, Korkmaz; Tağil, Süleyman Murat
    Introduction: The aim of the study was to assess health-related physical fitness and physical activity levels of young elderly (60-69 years) and old elderly (70-80 years) people and to show the differences with age and gender. Materials and Method: The level of physical activity was evaluated using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire(IPAQ-short) and each participant completed a battery of healthreleated physical fitness tests adapted from ALPHA-FIT test batteries. Results: A sample of 143 participants aged between 60 to 80 years, of which 70 were in young elderly group (60-69 years) and 73 were in old elderly group (70-80 years) was recruited. One leg stand, figure of eight walk and shoulder neck mobility showed a statistically significant difference (p<0.05) between young elderly (60–69 years) and old elderly women (70–80 years). But there is no statistically significant difference in the distance of six minute walk test for the cardiorespiratory fitness between young elderly and old elderly women. Hand grip and shoulder neck mobility showed a statistically significant difference (p<0.05) between age groups. In the body composition, no statistically significant difference were observed between two age groups in the waist circumference and BMI regardless of gender. There is no statistically significant difference in the total score of physical activity between young elderly and old elderly men. But a significant difference (p<0.05) between young elderly and old elderly women was found. Conclusions: Our results indicate that women had much more decreased physical fitness and physical activity level with age. © 2016 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.