Regular exercise is essential to maintaining functional abilities throughout aging. Once we stop moving our muscles weaken and our joints become stiff and inflexible. The more sedentary we become the more we have to do to reverse the effects. Avoid being completely sedentary by moving at least a little every day.
| Self-efficacy | Begin slowly with exercises that are easily accomplished; advance gradually; provide frequent encouragement. |
| Attitude | Promote positive personal benefits of exercise; identify enjoyable activities. |
| Discomfort | Vary intensity and range of exercise; employ cross-training; start slowly; avoid overdoing. |
| Disability | Specialized exercises; consider personal trainer or physical therapist. |
| Poor balance | Assistive devices can increase safety as well as increase exercise intensity. |
| Fear of injury | Balance and strength training initially; use of appropriate clothing, equipment, and supervision; start slowly. |
| Habit | Incorporate into daily routine; repeat encouragement; promote active lifestyle. |
| Subjective norms | Identify and recruit influential others; education of patient and influential family/friends. |
| Fixed income | Walking and other simple exercises; use of household items; promote active lifestyle. |
| Bad weather | Walk around the home; use senior centers; promote active lifestyle |
| Cognitive decline | Incorporate into daily routine; keep exercises simple. |
| Illness/ fatigue | Use a range of exercises/intensities that patients can match to their varying energy level. |
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