An Irish study found that women, older individuals, and those more stable in addiction were more likely to return to drop-in fitness sessions for people experiencing homelessness and addiction. The study involved a 16-week fitness program that almost half of participants returned to after their first class. The program, designed by a team from Trinity College Dublin, aimed to improve physical health and frailty in this population. The research found that a targeted exercise program was safe, feasible, and positively received by participants. The results are being analyzed, with a women’s only program currently underway. The findings were published in the journal PLOS One.
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People facing homelessness and addiction respond positively to exercise programmes – research
