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This study investigated the effectiveness of the REtirement in ACTion (REACT) exercise intervention on individual markers of physical function at 6-and 12-months.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>The REACT multicentre randomised controlled trial assigned 777 older adults (female, 514; male 263) (mean age 77\u00b76 [SD 6\u00b78] years) with reduced lower limb physical functioning (Short Physical Performance Battery [SPPB] score 4\u20139) to receive brief healthy ageing advice or a 12-month, group-based, multimodal exercise programme delivered in local communities. Estimated differences in the three individual component scores of the SPPB (strength, balance, gait speed) and physical functional outcomes recorded at 6- and 12-months were assessed.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The intervention group demonstrated significant improvements in strength (OR\u2009=\u20091.88, 95% CI\u2009=\u20091.36\u20132.59, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.001) and balance (OR\u2009=\u20091.96, 95% CI\u2009=\u20091.39\u20132.67, p\u2009&amp;lt;\u20090.001) at 12-months, but not in gait speed (OR\u2009=\u20091.32, 95% CI\u2009=\u20090.91\u20131.90, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.139). In comparison to the control group, at six-and 12-months, the intervention group reported statistically significant improvements in Mobility Assessment Tool-Short Form (MAT-SF), physical component score from SF-36 questionnaire, and strength and endurance items of subjectively reported physical activity (PASE 10-item). Greater than 75% adherence (attending \u226548 of the 64 exercise sessions delivered in 12-months) was associated with superior functional outcomes.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>The REACT exercise programme provides local, regional and national service providers with an effective solution to increase muscle strength and balance in older adults at risk of mobility disability.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.3389\/fpubh.2023.1151035","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2023,7,28]],"date-time":"2023-07-28T18:13:56Z","timestamp":1690568036000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":2,"title":["The REtirement in ACTion exercise programme and its effects on elements of long term functionality in older 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