As elderly people grow older, their muscle strength weakens1), balance ability declines2), and cardiorespiratory endurance decreases3). Exercise has physical, psychological, and social benefits and regular physical activities enhance cardiovascular system function4), muscle strength, muscle endurance, alertness, flexibility, and cardiorespiratory function. It also helps to maintain blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and blood glucose level within normal ranges5). However, according to the 2007 Korea Health Statistics, elderly individuals’ rates of vigorous physical activity decreases as they grow older, and in particular, elderly women’s physical activity levels are very low6). Additionally, Korea lacks spaces where elderly people can conveniently exercise as well as facilities and environments where scientific exercise programs can be provided. The public sector is in charge of managing chronic diseases in the low-income elderly population, and some daycare and social welfare centers provide the elderly with diverse intervention programs for their leisure or recreational activities. Nonetheless, the intervention programs are not approached in a comprehensive manner; rather they are operated to meet program targets. Therefore, meaningful results in individualhealth changes are not being sufficiently produced7). Moreover, members-only fitness clubs or other spaces with convenient facilities are available only to an extremely small number of people; therefore, elderly people with little economic power are excluded). INTRODUCTION