Comparing Music-Supported and Traditional Aerobic Training in Geriatric Health Outcomes

"Traditional Aerobic Exercise group will undergo treadmill-based aerobic exercise training under the supervision of a physiotherapist twice a week for a total of 8 weeks. For participant safety, they will be instructed to hold onto the handrails while walking, and proper use of the safety key will be ensured during each session.~Using the ULTIMA DC-5000 treadmill, participants will follow an exercise protocol based on the guidelines of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), consisting of: a 10-minute warm-up, a 20-30-minute loading phase at 40-60% of heart rate reserve (moderate-to-vigorous intensity), and a 10-minute cool-down, all performed at 0% incline.~Throughout the sessions, participants' heart rate and oxygen saturation levels will be monitored via a fingertip pulse oximeter. Fatigue and dyspnea levels will also be assessed and recorded using the Modified Borg Scale."

Music Therapy-Based Aerobic Exercise Training group will follow the same treadmill exercise program as the Traditional Aerobic Exercise group. However, during the exercise sessions, music therapy will be applied according to the beats per minute (BPM) ranges specified below: Warm-up (10 minutes, BPM: 80-100): Low-intensity walking accompanied by slow-tempo music Loading Phase (20-30 minutes, BPM: 120-140): Moderate-to-high intensity walking accompanied by rhythmic, motivational music Cool-down (10 minutes, BPM: 80-100): Low-intensity walking accompanied by slow-tempo sedative music Music will be used throughout the exercise sessions to regulate participants' heart rate and blood pressure, reduce perceived fatigue, enhance motivation, and support rhythmic movement patterns. During training, participants' heart rate and oxygen saturation will be monitored using a fingertip pulse oximeter.