Abstract
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate effects of "Aki genki" exercise on both physical function and ability. In addition, we also investigated the effects of "Aki genki" exercise on both participation and continuation of an exercise. [Subjects] The subjects were 29 community-dwelling persons. [Methods] The intervention group (n=20) performed "Iki-Iki 100 years old" exercise and "Aki -genki" exercise, and the control group (n=9) performed only "Iki-Iki 100 years old" exercise. The intervention period was 13 weeks. [Results] Exercise participation on days of the intervention period in the intervention group was on average 4 days/week and in the control group 1 days/week. The intervention group showed significant improvements in percent of body fat, 5 m maximal gait speed, and the Timed Up&Go Test. [Conclusion] The "Aki genki" intervention was useful for encouraging exercise participation and improved both physical function and ability.
