Adapted physical activity to promote active and healthy ageing: the PoliFIT pilot randomized waiting list-controlled trial

Physical activities can prevent disability in elderly. To evaluate the feasibility and impact on physical function of an adapted physical activity (APA) programme in community-dwelling people of ≥ 70 years old. Non-blinded randomized trial with a waiting list control. Eligible people (n = 186) were randomly allocated to 4 months of weekly APA classes of 45 min or in control group performing usual lifestyle activity. Primary outcome: time to walk...