There is a growing evidence of the contribution of physical activity in maintaining mobility and independence and particularly for certain conditions associated with old age. Previous studies by gerontologists have ...

This study investigated exercise patterns in the management of diabetes by adult diabetics at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. Diabetics' predisposition to exercise, actual and perceived barriers to ...

Gymnastics, just like other regular exercises has a number of important effects on the mental, social and physical conditions of the individual. Gymnastics has been noted on its improvement of flexibility and upper body ...

Arising from the well-recognized benefit of sport at individual and' society levels, many countries of the world have embraced its development The interest and efforts towards popularizing and promoting sport have focused ...

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) continue to be a serious public health crisis in both developed and low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). Evidence show that the health burden of NCDs appear to be permeating the globe, ...

Kenya has dominated middle and long distance races at international competitions for the last five decades. However, Kenyan world record beaters have denounced the motherland flag by switching nationality, sought training ...

The food and macronutrient intake of elite Kenyan runners was compared to recommendations for endurance athletes. Estimated energy intake (EI: 2987 ±293 kcal; mean ± standard deviation) was lower than energy expenditure ...

Policing has never been an easy job. Police Officers are often required to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their police duty. For this they need a reasonable level of physical fitness to deal effectively ...