Table 4 Overview of age- and gender-related specifics of the requirement profiles of older adults for an intervention to promote physical activity

≤ 70 years

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(/)

Local Group meetings (+)

Practicability of the location (+)

(=)

Time exposure (−)

1 appointment a week (+)

>  70 years

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Pleasant group atmosphere (+);

Age homogeneity (+)

(/)

Proximity of residence (+);

good lighting, ventilation, and room size (+)

(=)

Time exposure (+)

2–3 appointments a week (+)

Females

Fun and pleasure (+)

Exchange; personal contacts (+)

Local Group meetings (+)

(=)

Digital skills (−)

(=)

Males

(/)

(/)

Local Group meetings (−)

(=)

(/)

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