2.4. Implementation of the Virtual Fitness Training Program
The virtual fitness training program was delivered by Vivo (The 8-week fitness program consisted of two 45 min sessions per week. Sessions were delivered via Zoom. Each session consisted of a 15 min warm up involving cognitive dual tasks, dynamic mobility exercises for the ankle, hip, spine, and shoulders, and balance exercises; three sets of three to five strength- or cardio-based exercises; and a 10 min cool down involving full-body dynamic stretching. Each exercise included variations ranging from level 1 to level 4 for participants to choose based on their comfortability or fitness level, and this allowed trainers to provide an individualized experience to each participant. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that activity intensity for older adults be defined relative to an individual’s fitness within the context of perceived physical exertion [