A number of researchers have shown that the use of
promotional strategies in group sessions (e.g., walking
groups) can lead to an increase in older adults’
practice of PA [25, 101-104]. However, this effect has
not, to our knowledge, been studied in the context of
multifactorial cognitive vitality programs. It is also
worth noting that, in this type of program, there is a
risk that the variety of objectives involved could
reduce the intensity and specificity of the
interventions. Nonetheless, the Jog Your Mind
experience showed that it is possible to bring about
significant changes in lifestyle habits through a
multifactorial program, offered in a community
context by individuals without a specific expertise.
The results are even more encouraging given that
these changes in lifestyle habits not only have a
potentially positive impact on participants’ cognitive
vitality, but also on their health and well-being.