An evidence-based exercise program implemented in congregate-meal sites

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volumn 6, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 247-251

  Moore Harrison, Trudy L ^a   Johnson, Mary Ann ^b   Quinn, Mary Ellen ^c   Cress, M Elaine ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA   (United States)

^c MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA   (United States)

Author keywords

Aerobic training; Low income older adults; Physical function; Strength training

Indexed keywords

EID: 63049108025     PISSN: 15433080     EISSN: 15435476     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jpah.6.2.247     Document Type: Article

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