Effect of an Exercise Program for Frail Older Adults

"functional, homebased training program offering basic functional exercises connected to meaningful activities, lifestyle coaching and motivational interviewing; derived from evidence-based training principles . Through a precise application of the FITT-VP\* guidelines, a progressive and balanced program was designed and piloted in different proof-of-concept studies. The uniqueness of the program lies in the multi-component approach which brings together functional exercises for (1) muscle strength/muscle endurance, (2) aerobic endurance, (3) flexibility, motor ability and balance and (4) meaningful daily activities, in a home-based environment.~The frail participants are visited three times a week during 24 weeks with in total 72 sessions. Each session is 1 hour in duration. Thus they receive 72 training hours.~\*(Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type of exercises, Volume and Progression)"