New report on the transformative power of exercise for older adults
A report showed the impact of power-assisted exercise on the physical and mental wellbeing of older adults and the benefits of engaging with this member demographic.
The release of the End User Impact Report 2023 from Innerva documents the effect of power-assisted exercise on the management of long-term health conditions among users.
Headline results demonstrate how the Innerva wellbeing solution helps improves the five elements of healthy ageing – aerobic fitness, muscular strength, balance, flexibility and social wellbeing – to reduce the risk of falls and fractures, enhance coordination, maintain muscle mass and boost mood and overall wellbeing:
- 94% of users reported improved aerobic fitness
- 88% felt stronger when getting up from a seated position, with 87% experiencing increased strength for lifting heavier items or carrying shopping
- 80% reported improved balance, critical for falls prevention
- 93% noticed enhanced flexibility, important for everyday days and mobility
- 5% reported a positive impact on mental health.
Building on the findings of its previous report in 2020, the research was conducted with six Innerva operators across the UK and generated a total of 853 responses (80% female and 20% male).
- For more information on the Innerva End User Impact report visit Innerva’s website: https://www.innerva.com/2023-impact-report
