The effects of a community-based exercise program on function and health in older adults: The EnhanceFitness program

The effectiveness of the participation in EnhanceFitness (EF), an established community based group exercise program for older adults is examined by comparing initial performance to age and gender based norms to classify participants as within or at or above normal limits (WNL) or below (BNL). Results suggest that EF has beneficial effects on physical function observed at 4 and 8 months, as measured by physical performance tests assessing upper-and lower-extremity function and functional gait.