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Effect of Aerobics Exercises on Quality of Life in Elderly Women

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of aerobics exercise on the quality of life in elderly women. In so doing, 23 elderly women with the average age range 63.41±5.97 who were members of Jahandidegan Association in Eastern Tehran were randomly and voluntarily selected as participants of the study. As the first phase of the study, the purpose and specifications of the study were elaborated to the participants. Then, they were asked to fill out personal information form, demographic questionnaire, and Quality of Life Questionnaire proposed by World Health Organization. Participants did aerobics exercises (rhythmic movements) for 8 weeks – 3 sessions of 1 hour per week. Finally, the same questionnaires were filled out by them again after doing the 8-week exercise. Comparison of pre-test and posttest revealed a significant difference between the averages of the values of life quality (p-0.0001). The difference in the averages of the values is indicative of an increase in the quality of elderly women’s life. The study yielded the result that aerobics exercises improve the quality of life in elderly women. According to the theoretical principles of the study, applying a regular and constant sport program and physical activities can improve different aspects of quality of life, especially physical performance and role taking and leads to individual’s independence in doing their daily activities. Moreover, such activities improve the elderly’s life, which is followed by their satisfactory with life.