Beat the sedentary blues: music may boost exercise in seniors

NCT ID NCT06364189

First seen Dec 08, 2025 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study looked at whether exercising to music with a strong beat helps older adults stay active. 54 healthy adults aged 65+ did strength and aerobic training for 6 months, some with the special music and some without. The goal was to see if the music improved how much they exercised and how they felt about it.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Emory University

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30324, United States

  • University of North Carolina at Greensboro

    Greensboro, North Carolina, 27402-6170, United States

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