Abstract
In group exercises in care facilities for the elderly, there is a possibility of excessive exercise load. We performed cardiopulmonary assessment of elderly residents at a care facility, at rest and during exercise utilizing repeated standing as the exercise load. The assessment took place before and after the exercise of repeated standing, measurements being made at rest for 5 minutes. Eleven of the subjects (45.8%) showed cardiopulmonary problems, suggesting that it is possible to overdo exercise in group exercises. We consider that it is necessary to provide exercise based on individual assessment of cardiopulmonary function even in group exercise.
