Low-impact Aerobics Research Articles

An Android-Based Aerobic Exercise Application to Easily Decrease Symptoms of Ischemic Stroke

Background: Recurrent stroke occurs due to the lack of knowledge about symptom improvement in ischemic stroke, so many people ignore it. A researcher said aerobic exercise improves cardiovascular health, balance mobility, and endurance after a stroke. This has health consequences that can affect the occurrence of subsequent recurrent strokes. Aerobic exercise is an application designed as a medium for health education. Objective: This technological work aims to determine the application of Low Impact Aerobic Exercise to improve ischemic stroke symptoms. Method: At this stage, a trial was conducted on the features of the Aerobic Exercise application using an expert test, namely a trial conducted by consulting research instruments (applications) with experts or health experts. After that research was carried out. Results: Changes in improving ischemic stroke symptoms after using aerobic exercise applications on blood pressure, cholesterol, and muscle mobilization were found. Conclusion: The Aerobic Exercise application for respondents is easy to use, and they understand how to operate it.

The Effect of Giving Hatha Yoga Exercise on Increasing Sleep Quality in the Elderly in Karangkates Village

Background: The elderly have several health problems including decreased physical and mental functions of the elderly including decreased sleep quality. Sleep quality is important for the quality of human life. Sleep quality is one of the conditions in which the individual sleeps and can increase the feeling of freshness and fitness when awakened from sleep. Poor sleep quality can interfere with daily activities in the elderly. Hatha Yoga is a low impact aerobic exercise that can be given to the elderly to improve sleep quality. Objective: To determine the effect of giving hatha yoga exercise on improving sleep quality in the elderly. The research method used a quasi-experimental research design with One Group Pre-test-Post-test Design with 30 elderly respondents in Karangkates Village. Respondents were elderly who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The instrument in this study used the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Questionnaire. Giving Hatha Yoga Exercise intervention 3 times a week for 4 weeks. Research Results: Based on the analysis test using the Wilxocon test, the p-value of 0.000 <0.05 was obtained, then H0 was rejected and H1 was accepted, which means that there is an effect of hatha yoga exercise on improving sleep quality in the elderly in Karangkates Village. Conclusion: There is an effect of giving hatha yoga exercise on improving sleep quality in the elderly in Karangkates Village.

Establishing Safe Thresholds to Improve Exercise Capacity in Collegiate Athletes with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): A Critically Appraised Topic

Clinical Scenario: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can present several challenges to athletic participation due to unpredictable disease activity and uncontrollable systemic symptoms that severely impact daily activities, and limit exercise/sports participation. Limited studies and a lack of standardized guidelines for physical activity (PA) and exercise are additional barriers for patients. Limited sources have determined that exercise interventions of low-to-moderate intensity are safe and feasible for IBD patients. In theory, such interventions could promote improvements in exercise capacity and overall well-being. Focused Clinical Question: Is there evidence to suggest that established safe exercise-intensities promote improvements in exercise capacity in collegiate athletes (18-24 years of age) with IBD? Clinical Bottom Line: Aerobic exercise, resistance training, and combined exercise promotes improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle function, and body composition changes in the general IBD patient population. For patients with mild disease activity, low-impact aerobic exercises at 60-80% maximum HR and resistance exercises with no added resistance or resistance bands appear to be more suitable.38-39,43-45 For patients with inactive disease, aerobic exercises at 5-7/10 RPE or 65-80% maximum HR that involve activities with slightly more impact and resistance exercises with weight machines at up to ≥70% 1RM may be utilized.40-41,46 The exercise interventions reflect lower intensities than what collegiate athletes would be accustomed to, limiting the applicability of these findings specifically for collegiate athletes with IBD. However, there may be underlying practical implications for athletic trainers to use these exercise thresholds for gradually returning athletes to sport specific activities following resolution of disease activity. Strength of Recommendation: According to the Oxford Centre of Evidence-Based Medicine, there is variable evidence (ranging from level 4 to level 2 evidence) that suggests low-to-moderate aerobic and resistance exercise to be feasible and effective in promoting improvements in exercise capacity in IBD patients.

The Effect of Low-Impact Aerobic Dance Exercise Video on Cardiovascular Endurance, Flexibility, and Concentration in Females With Sedentary Lifestyle

The study purpose was to prove the effectiveness of a low-impact aerobic dance exercise video on cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and concentration in women with a sedentary lifestyle.
 Materials and methods. This study used the Pre-Experimental method with a One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design research design. Total of 18 females aged 18–20 y.o., body mass index (BMI) 19 kg/m2 – 24 kg/m2, normal systolic and diastolic blood pressure, normal resting heart rate, oxygen saturation (SpO2) 96% – 100% participated in the research. Low-impact aerobic dance exercise was done using video for 30 minutes/exercise session with an intensity of 75% – 85% HRmax with a frequency of 3 times/week for 6 weeks. Measurement of cardiovascular endurance was done using the Multi-Stage 20-m Shuttle Run Fitness Test, flexibility was measured with the Sit and Reach Test, and concentration was meassured with the Grid Concentration Test. The statistical analysis technique used the Paired Sample T-Test with a significance level of 5%.
 Results. The results showed the average cardiovascular endurance of the pretest vs. posttest (28.13 ± 4.80 vs. 30.52 ± 0.88 mL/kg/min (p ≤ 0.001)), mean flexibility of pretest vs. posttest (17.79 ± 4.72 vs. 18.75 ± 5.02 cm (p ≤ 0.001)), mean concentration of pretest vs. posttest (7.39 ± 2.38 vs. 9.11 ± 2.45 score (p ≤ 0.001)).
 Conclusions. Based on the results of the study, it was concluded that a low-impact aerobic exercise dance video performed with a frequency of 3 times/week for 6 weeks increased cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, and concentration in adolescent girls with a sedentary lifestyle.

Aerobics Low Impact terhadap Tekanan Darah pada Penderita Hipertensi

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of low impact aerobics on blood pressure in patients with hypertension. The method used is a systematic review by browsing articles on the Scopus, ScienceDirect, EBSCO, ProQuest, PubMed and Google Scholar databases based on PRISMA guidelines. The results showed that the intervention of low impact aerobic exercise significantly affected the blood pressure of hypertensive patients. In conclusion, low impact aerobics can improve health-related quality of life and lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients.
 Keywords: Aerobics, Hypertension, Blood Pressure

Managing fibromyalgia with complementary and alternative medical exercise: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic medical condition of unclear etiopathology that diminished patients' quality of life; chronic pain is the main symptom, yet patients with fibromyalgia struggle also with depression, anxiety, and insomnia. For many years, pharmaceutical management of pain was the mainstay of treatment. In the latest decade, conventional low-impact aerobic exercise and complementary and alternative medical (CAM) exercise have become important when structuring a personalized therapeutic plan, since side effects are practically inexistent. Heterogenous studies with different methodological approaches have failed to display a clear clinical effect. We conducted a systematic review with meta-analysis of clinical trials putting emphasis on standardized measurable outcomes (Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, FIQ) in our effort to draw a safe conclusion on CAM exercise's effect. After analyzing 14 studies, including 886 patients, meta analysis showed CAM exercise had a beneficial effect on patients' FIQ score reports: standardized mean difference (SMD) 1.330 (95% CI 0.733-1.928). Among them, dance and Tai chi, had a more profound effect: SMD 1.969 (95% CI 0.575-3.364) and SMD 1.852 (95% CI 0.119-3.584), respectively. However, the risk of bias was overall medium to high and statistical heterogeneity was very high. Our meta-regression analysis failed to identify any variable that could account for high heterogeneity. Even though more experimental studies should be done on this subject, CAM exercise seems beneficial for patients with Fibromyalgia.

Improving the Technique of Pelvic Floor Muscle Contraction in Active Nulliparous Women Attending a Structured High-Low Impact Aerobics Program-A Randomized Control Trial.

Learning the correct technique of performing pelvic floor muscle (PFM) exercises is a very important factor influencing the effectiveness of this muscle group training. Correctly performed PFM contractions are involved in the urinary continence mechanism. In this study, we tested the hypothesis that a six-week high-low impact aerobics program, supported by one EMG biofeedback session and pelvic floor muscle training, improves the technique of PFM contraction. Participants were 42 active nulliparous women (age 22 ± 2 years, mean ± SD), randomly allocated into intervention (n = 18) and control (n = 24) groups. We analyzed the technique of PFM contractions, taking into account the order in which selected muscle groups were activated, so called ‘firing order’. In both groups, we assessed the PFM contraction technique using surface electromyography (sEMG) and intravaginal probes, before and after six weeks of intervention. The intervention group received one biofeedback session on how to properly contract PFM and afterwards participated in a high-low impact aerobics program supplemented by PFM training. The control group did not receive any intervention. In the pre-test, 67% of the intervention group activated PFM first in order in short, quick contractions. After six weeks of training, this task was correctly performed by 100% of this group (p = 0.04). The proper performance of PFM short contraction in the control group was 75% and 67%, before and after intervention, respectively. In the intervention group we also observed statistically significant improvement in the PFM contraction technique in 10-s contractions. The presented intervention was beneficial for the improvement of PFM contraction. High–low impact aerobics, supplemented by one EMG biofeedback session and pelvic floor muscle training can be recommended for active nulliparous women.

The effect of low impact aerobic exercise on increasing physical fitness for the elderly

This study aimed to investigate the effect of low-impact aerobic exercise on increasing physical fitness for the elderly. This one group of pretest-posttest quasi-experimental research recruited elderly subjects from Sumber Waras Elderly Association in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Twenty-four elderly subjects aged 60-70 years old participated in the 16 sessions of aerobic exercise intervention. All subjects completed pre-and post-intervention physical fitness tests comprising the aerobic/cardiovascular (CV) endurance (2 minutes step test), upper body strength (arm curl test), lower body strength (chair stand test), upper body flexibility (back scratch test), core and lower body flexibility (sit and reach test) and balance (8 foot up and go test). Changes in physical fitness (post- versus pre-intervention) of the subjects were analyzed using paired T-test. The normality and homogeneity tests were performed using the Kolmogorov Smirnov and Levene’s tests, respectively. Statistical significance was set to p 0.05. This study showed that all physical fitness components, including aerobic endurance, upper and lower body strength, upper and lower body flexibility, and balance, were increased significantly in the subjects (p 0.05). The results suggest that low-impact aerobic exercise positively affects physical fitness improvement in the elderly.

Effects of walking in individuals with prehypertension and stage 1 hypertension in India: a randomised controlled trial

Background/Aims Physical activity, such as walking, is a cheap approach with a low risk of injury that can be used in daily life. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of low impact aerobic exercise training on resting blood pressure in patients with prehypertension and stage 1 hypertension specifically for people in India. Methods A total of 63 sedentary adults with prehypertension and stage 1 hypertension participated in the study. All sedentary adults were randomly allocated to either the study group (aerobic training) (n=30) or the control group (n=33). Those in the study group walked for 30 minutes, three times a week for 8 weeks at an intensity of 60–75% of their target heart rate. The control group received no training but followed their usual prescribed medication and diet. The primary outcomes of systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure were measured at the end of every 2 weeks for 8 weeks. Secondary outcomes of pulse pressure, mean arterial pressure and pulse rate were calculated. Results Significant changes in various outcome measures in the study group were noted (systolic blood pressure=7.30 mmHg (95% confidence interval [CI] 2.14 to 3.00; P=0.001); diastolic blood pressure=6.50 mmHg (95% CI 1.23 to 4.04; pulse pressure=0.000; mean arterial pressure=6.77 mmHg (95% CI 1.46 to 3.84; P=0.000) and pulse rate=6.90 bpm (95% CI 1.73 to 3.43; P=0.000) when compared with those in the control group, who had non-significant changes. Conclusions The findings of the present study concluded that aerobic exercise training improves blood pressure.

Socialization of Osteoporosis Prevention Exercise and Covid-19 Vaccination Education

Gymnastics prevention for osteoporosis is a combination of several exercises with various benefits. Exercises such as low-impact aerobics, which helps improve heart and lung fitness, weight-bearing exercise to increase bone density, resistance to increase muscle strength and bone density, as well as coordination and balance which are beneficial to reduce the risk of falls and fractures. Community Service by the Association of Indonesian Healthy Bone Citizens (PERWATUSI) of Bali Province collaborates with the Clinical Pharmacy and Physiotherapy Study Program at the University of Bali International to educate the general public. The education regarding knowledge, beliefs, and appropriate exercise practices to prevent the early occurrence of osteoporosis and efforts to improve the immunity system for the Covid 19 vaccination preference. The service method is carried out by socializing and practicing gymnastics in the field, followed by discussions and questions and answers with a resource person. During this study, approximately 50 public communities were enrolled. The activity went smoothly and was supported by outstanding attention from the participants. The implementation of community service with various parts needs to be intensified to provide benefits to improve the health status of the community.

Senam Aerobic Low Impact dan Slow Deep Breathing (SDB) terhadap Perubahan Tekanan Darah pada Pasien dengan Hipertensi

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of low-impact aerobics and slow deep breathing on changes in blood pressure in patients with hypertension in the working area of Antang Public Health Center Makassar City. This research method uses a quasi-experimental method with a pre-test-post-test design. The results showed that the low-impact aerobic exercise intervention group decreased systolic blood pressure by five mmHg and diastolic by 7.86 mmHg. In comparison, the slow deep breathing group experienced a decrease in systolic blood pressure by 12.14 mmHg and diastolic by five mmHg. In conclusion, low impact aerobic exercise and slow deep breathing effectively lower blood pressure.
 
 Keywords: Hypertension, Low Impact Aerobic Gymnastics, Slow Deep Berathing

Latihan Sosialisasi Dan Senam Aerobik Low Impact Meningkatkan Kemampuan Bersosialisasi pada Pasien Isolasi Sosial

Schizophrenia is brain damage that results in impaired cognitive function, activity, language, impaired vision of reality and interpersonal relationships and has behavioral changes such as agitated and aggressive behavior. In general, it is characterized by fundamental deviations, characteristics of thoughts and perceptions, as well as the presence of an unnatural or blunt effect. The purpose of this study was to determine the ability to socialize in schizophrenic patients with social isolation nursing problems before and after being given socialization training and low impact aerobic exercise at the Mitra Sakti Social Welfare Institution, Pesawaran Regency, Lampung Province. The method in this study used nursing actions in the form of socialization exercises and low impact aerobic exercise on 5 patients schizophrenic with social isolation nursing problems reported in the form of case studies. The results showed that after being given nursing actions in the form of socialization exercises and low impact aerobic exercise, the five participants increased their social skills. Nurses are expected to provide optimal application of socialization training and aerobic exercise to schizophrenic patients with social isolation nursing problems.
 Keywords : Low impact aerobic exercise, schizophrenia, social isolation, socialization exercises

Senam Aerobik Low Impact dapat Menurunkan Tekanan Darah pada Lansia dengan Hipertensi

Introduction: Hypertension is the number 3 cause of death after stroke and tuberculosis which reaches 6,7% and the population of death at all ages in indonesia, non pharmacological treatment is proven to be able to control blood pressureso that pharmocological treatment is no longer needed or at least delayed,one of the non- pharmacological treatment that can be done by elderly hypertensi is hypertension is physical activity or mild exercise. The objective in this study is to know the aerobic gymnastics low impact on blood pressure by hypertension in elderly.
 Methods: The kind of research is a quasi experimental with one group pre and post test design with control .The sample collection purposive use sampling techniques, with the rest of 16 respondents. The research uses a measuring instrument sphygmomanometer.
 Results: statistical tests using the t dependent, the significance of systolic blood pressure pre test-sistolik post = 0,01 test the p. Blood pressure diastolik pre test-diastolik post test.
 Discussion: From the results of research that has been carried out, it is found that respondents who intervened by doing low impact aerobic exercise on the elderly, namely there was an effect of giving low impact aerobic exercise on the elderly who had hypertension. In conclusion there is influence gymnastic aerobic low the blood pressure or hypertension in elderly.

Effects of non-supervised aerobic exercise on sleep quality and maternal-fetal attachment in pregnant women: A randomized controlled trial

ObjectivesThis study was designed to evaluate the effect in pregnant women of a non-supervised aerobic exercise intervention on sleep quality and maternal-fetal attachment. DesignPretest-posttest randomized controlled trial. SettingPrenatal clinic of a medical center in southern Taiwan. ParticipantsOne hundred and forty eligible, pregnant women were assigned systematically, at a random starting point, to either the experimental group (n = 70) or the control group (n = 70). InterventionParticipants in the experimental group received a 20-minute, low-impact aerobic exercise video on DVD and were instructed to exercise at home at least three times per week for a period of three months. Participants in the control group received routine prenatal care only. Main outcome measuresThe Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Modified Maternal-Fetal Attachment Scale were used to assess outcome measures before the intervention and at four and 12-weeks post-intervention. ResultsThe paired-sample t-tests revealed a significant improvement in sleep quality in the experimental group at 4-weeks posttest, which persisted through 12-weeks posttest. In addition, the experimental group reported a significantly higher mean score for maternal-fetal attachment at 4-weeks posttest than the control group. ConclusionThe results of this study indicate that performing aerobic exercise ameliorates the decline in sleep quality and improves maternal-fetal attachment in women who are pregnant. These findings may be used to encourage pregnant women to regularly perform low-impact aerobic exercise.

Mini-Trampoline Jumping as an Exercise Intervention in Postmenopausal Women to Improve Women Specific Health Risk Factors.

Background:Women tend to outlive men and are at higher risks of functional disability compared to men. Specifically, women are more likely to develop conditions like osteoporosis and stress urinary incontinence which can further increase the risk of functional disability. Regular physical activity and/or exercise programs can minimize the physiological decline that occurs during aging and can improve overall physical fitness, bone health, and pelvic floor muscle function; however, exercise programs tend to focus on only one parameter. Mini-trampoline jumping is a highly beneficial low-impact aerobic exercise capable of improving aerobic fitness, balance, muscle strength, and potentially bone health as well as pelvic floor muscle functioning. The aim of the proposed research project is to examine the benefits of a 3-month mini-trampoline exercise intervention on physical fitness, bone health, and pelvic floor muscle functioning in postmenopausal women.Methods:Fifty postmenopausal healthy women aged 50–69 years will be recruited. Assessments on physical fitness (aerobic fitness, walking speed, balance, lower extremity strength, flexibility), bone health, and pelvic floor muscle functioning will occur within 1 week before and after the exercise intervention, including a 3-month follow-up assessment. The exercise intervention will last 12 weeks, with three sessions of 40 min each per week.Conclusions:The proposed research has the potential to improve functional ability and women-specific risk factors in older women with an innovative and fun exercise program.

Improving Healthy Behavior and Adopting Healthy Habits by Bodywise Program for Older Adult DC Residents

An increase in physical activity (PA) level is associated with reduction in chronic diseases. However, the number of older adults who meet the PA guideline is low and decreases with age. Bodywise is a free program that aims to promote healthy behavior and to encourage older adults who live in Washington, DC to adopt a healthy habit by increasing their PA. The Bodywise program offers water aerobics, yoga, low-impact aerobics, and chair exercise classes, conducted by trained instructors at the University of the District of Columbia. This study reports an evaluation of the implementation of this program based on the surveys completed by participants after finishing the classes. Participants were DC residents aged 60 or older. According to the surveys, 68% of participants have adopted one or more healthy habits since joining the Bodywise program. In addition, more than 62% of participants have an increase in awareness of healthy behavior through this program. Overall satisfaction with the Bodywise program is 93%, satisfaction with the variety of classes offered is 72% and satisfaction with offered skill levels is 75%. Furthermore, 81% of participants reported overall satisfaction with their instructor, specifically 100% satisfaction related to their knowledge and skill level, and appropriateness of selected music, moves, and exercises. In conclusion, the Bodywise program leads to an overall change in both awareness of healthy behavior and development of healthy habits in participants. Further research can investigate the correlation of health awareness and healthy habits with overall satisfaction with the program and the instructor.

Tingkat Persepsi dan Ketertarikan Masyarakat Dalam Aktivitas Fisik Berirama Dalam Menjaga Kebugaran Fisik

This research is motivated by researchers' curiosity about the perception and interest of the community to carry out general sports and rhythmic movement activities. The aim is to get a comprehensive and sufficient picture so that further research can be carried out in the future in creating a physically active and fit community. The study used survey methods for 5 categories of rhythmic activity that were popular in the community, namely SKJ Exercise, Low Impact Aerobics, High Impact Aerobics, Healthy Heart Exercise / Elderly, Zumba, and Dangdut Exercise. The conclusion of this study revealed a sufficient level of interest from the community towards Rhythmic activity as one of the interesting activities to maintain body fitness with the results that the average female respondents preferred rhythmic activity in general compared to male respondents.

Pengaruh Senam Aerobik dan Motivasi Latihan Terhadap Penurunan Persentase Lemak Tubuh

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of aerobic exercise and motivation on decreasing body fat percentage of members of the D'Ladies Gymnastics Gymnastics Padang. This type of research is an experiment with a factorial design By Level 2 x 2. The sample was drawn using purposive sampling technique, so that the sample amounted to 40 people with criteria aged 20-30 years. Body fat instrument using Body Fat Analyzer and training motivation using Likert scale model questionnaire. Data were analyzed using ANOVA 2 x 2 and Tukey's follow-up test at α = 0.05. The results of hypothesis testing show, (1) there is a difference in the effect of Mixed Impact aerobic exercise and Low Impact aerobic exercise on decreasing body fat percentage, (2) there is an interaction between aerobic exercise and motivation on decreasing body fat percentage, (3) there is a difference in effect. Mixed Impact aerobic exercise and Low Impact aerobic exercise seen from high training motivation, and (4) there is no difference in the effect of Mixed Impact aerobic exercise and Low Impact aerobic exercise seen from low training motivation. It can be concluded that Mixed Impact aerobic exercise is better than Low Impact aerobic exercise in reducing body fat percentage when seen from high training motivation. As for low exercise motivation, both treatments can be given to decrease the percentage of body fat

Supplementation of Low Ratio n-6:n-3 PUFA Reduces Body Fatness in Young Obese Balinese Women: A Randomized Study with Optimized Energy Regulation

Background and Objectives: Obese Indonesians, including Balinese, are at higher risk of comorbidities like, CVD, diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Urban Balinese are changing their diet from traditional to fast foods and the like that are high in saturated fats. Nutritional modification, such as increasing n-3 PUFA content in the diet, may aid in managing body fat accumulation-related diseases. This study investigated the effects of supplementation of n-6:n-3 PUFA with ratio of 2:1 on body fat reduction in young obese Balinese women. Methods and Study Design: Sixty-six young obese Balinese women, aged 18-25, were randomly assigned equally into Intervention and Control groups, supplemented with 2100 mg:1100 mg and 240 mg:100 mg of n-6:n-3 PUFAs, respectively. Data were collected at baseline, 6, and 12 weeks of intervention. BMI, waist circumference (WC), waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), conicity index, triglyceride concentrations, and Lipid Accumulation Product (LAP) were measured. Participants were advised to maintain <1500-Kcal daily energy intake and participate in a guided low-impact aerobics once a week. Results: After 12-weeks supplementation, all body fat indices (BMI, WC, WHtR, conicity index, and LAP), decreased significantly weather were unadjusted or adjusted by the reduced of energy intake in the Intervention group. Otherwise, in the Control group only some of WC indices (WC, WHtR, and conicity index) decreased stasticically. BMI and WC of the Intervention group decreased significantly more than the Control group. Conclusion: Twelve-week intervention with high-dose of low n-6:n-3 PUFAs ratio and restriction energy intake, reduced body fatness selectively in young obese Balinese women.

P86 Evaluation of the Bodywise Program for Older Adults Residents of the District of Columbia

<h3>Objective</h3> To evaluate the implementation of the Bodywise program, a free program designed to promote health, wellness, and fitness for elder DC residents. <h3>Use of Theory or Research</h3> Physical activity and its association with healthy aging is an important public health issue. Physical activity decreases different causes of mortality and plays an important role in the prevention of many aging-related chronic diseases. However, the number of older adults who are physically active enough to maintain wellness is low and decreases with age. The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) worked to improve physical activity in older adults by offering free exercise classes. <h3>Target Audience</h3> Participants were DC residents aged 60 or older. <h3>Program Description</h3> The Bodywise program includes water aerobics, yoga, low-impact aerobics, and chair exercise classes, conducted by certified instructors. These classes not only aim to improve the health and wellness of participants but also provide great opportunities to socialize. <h3>Evaluation Methods</h3> A designed evaluation survey was filled out by participants which collected demographic data, the quality/satisfaction of classes, and each participant's opinion. <h3>Results</h3> There were 33 participants including 29 female, 4 male, 29 non-Hispanic, and 29 with an academic degree. Overall satisfaction with the Bodywise program was 93% and 81% of participants reported overall satisfaction with their instructor, specifically related to knowledge, skill level, and appropriateness of music. About 70% of participants preferred classes 2 times per week with Wednesday and Friday classes being the most popular. Encouragement to stay physically active and opportunity for socialization were mentioned as the main reasons participants engaged in the Bodywise program. <h3>Conclusions</h3> The Bodywise program gained the overall satisfaction of participants. Further research is necessary to investigate the impact of this program on behavioral changes of the participants.