As the average life expectancy of populations across the world increases, there is a growing challenge to maintain the health of older adults into older age. Older adults are at greater risk of endothelial dysfunction, reduction in functional fitness and mental ill-health issues such as depression, anxiety and loneliness. Research has suggested that low physical activity (PA) among older age populations contributes to an increase in oxidative stress and inflammation, which contribute to perpetuate further endothelial dysfunction, and growing mental ill-health. Low PA coupled to the natural process of sarcopenia are factors in an older adults’ decreased functional fitness, which limits their ability to do things independently. This creates a declining spiral in ageing leading to isolation, disease and eventually death. Therefore, encouraging older adults to increase their PA and adhere to an exercise programme is crucial in offsetting the effects of ageing. However, not all .....

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