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Land vs. Water Exercises on Performance and Swimming Behavior in Older Adults
Sponsor: Eskisehir Technical University
Summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of an 8-week combined land and aquatic exercise program (conducted 3 days per week) on physical performance, recreational swimming behaviors, and water-related risk perceptions in older adults. Physical performance is evaluated using handgrip strength and the 30-second chair sit-up test (30CST), while swimming behaviors and water-related risk perceptions are assessed via structured questionnaires.
Official title: The Effect of Land and Water Exercises on Recreational Swimming Behaviors and Physical Performance in Older Adults
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
62 Years - 86 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
180
Start Date
2026-01-01
Completion Date
2026-08-11
Last Updated
2026-08-25
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
8-Week Beach and Aquatic Exercise Intervention
An 8-week, 24-session multi-component exercise intervention conducted 3 days per week (30 minutes per session) on sand/beach and in shallow sea water. The program consists of three structured components:Warm-up (5 minutes): Slow walking and joint mobilization on sand/land. Main Resistance \& Aquatic Training (20 minutes): Land-based bodyweight exercises (squats, knee push-ups, brisk walking on sand) combined with shallow sea-water resistance exercises (high knees in all four directions at waist level, arm/shoulder extension and flexion against water resistance). Routine Water Activity \& Cool-Down (5 minutes): Controlled water entry/exit practice followed by static stretching on land.
Locations (1)
Eskişehir Technical University
Eskişehir, Tepebaşi, Turkey (Türkiye)