August 18, 2025Journal of Medical Internet ResearchOpen Access

The Effectiveness of an App-Based Fitness Program on Self-Perceived Physical Functioning in Older Adults: Randomized Waitlist-Controlled Trial

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SESiegfried EisenbergVienna University of Economics and Business BTBirgit TrukeschitzVienna University of Economics and Business

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Implication

Randomized waitlist-controlled trial shows app-based program improves self-perceived physical functioning in older adults, indicating potential for better independence.

Key Points

The intervention significantly increased self-perceived abilities to climb stairs and carry groceries, enhancing independence for older adults.
Odds ratios indicated climbing stairs improved by 2.67 and grocery lifting by 1.99, with effective outcomes established during the 14-week trial.
Randomized waitlist-controlled trial conducted on 219 participants revealed notable improvements in physical function for those using the app.
This app-based program highlights the importance of integrating various fitness components to fully support older adults' abilities and independence.

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Eisenberg et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af2d89cf1dd9ea359e5ea7 https://doi.org/10.2196/64922

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Randomized waitlist-controlled trial shows app-based program improves self-perceived physical functioning in older adults, indicating potential for better independence.