EFFECT OF AEROBIC EXERCISE ON PHYSICAL FUNCTION INDICES IN THE ELDERLY

ABSTRACT Introduction China is currently experiencing the problem of population aging, and the health status of the elderly has become a major focus of social attention. Objective Study the effect of aerobic exercise on the indices of physical function in the elderly. Methods 40 elderly people performed aerobic exercise 5 times a week for 8 weeks. Each exercise lasted 60 minutes, including 10 minutes of warm-up, 40 minutes of aerobic exercise (running, brisk walking, square dancing, among other activities), and 10 minutes of final cool-down. Data measurement included body indices, cardiopulmonary function, blood markers, and exercise capacity. Results Aerobic exercise can effectively improve the body shape, cardiopulmonary function, and blood lipid content of the elderly, and improve their flexibility and physical quality, enhancing their activities of daily living. Conclusion The results of this study show that aerobic exercise can effectively improve the body performance of the elderly in activities of daily living, effectively optimizing cardiopulmonary and lipid indexes. Engaging the elderly to participate in aerobic exercise should be considered by community social workers. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.摘要 引言 当前中国正面临人口老龄化问题，老年群体的健康状况已成为社会关注的核心议题。 研究目的 探讨有氧运动对老年人群体身体机能指标的影响。 研究方法 选取40名老年受试者，每周开展5次有氧运动，干预周期共计8周。每次运动时长为60分钟，其中包含10分钟热身环节、40分钟有氧运动（涵盖跑步、快走、广场舞等活动形式）以及10分钟放松整理环节。数据采集指标包括身体形态指标、心肺功能、血液标志物以及运动能力。 研究结果 有氧运动可有效改善老年人的身体形态、心肺功能与血脂水平，提升其柔韧性与身体素质，增强日常生活活动能力。 研究结论 本研究结果表明，有氧运动能够有效提升老年人在日常生活活动中的表现，优化心肺功能与血脂指标。建议社区社会工作者可考虑引导老年群体参与有氧运动。 证据等级：II级；治疗性研究——治疗结局探究。