Comparing the effectiveness of water-based exercises and Yoga on memory and dynamic balance of elder people

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of physical activity on memory and dynamic balance of elder people. Subjects (n=15) were selected as volunteers. The intervention was performed in an eighteen session period، three times a week (each session، 45 minutes). Yoga training was performed for mental relaxation. Wexler test was performed for memory evaluation. Seat up test was used to test the dynamic balance. The results suggested that water-based exercises and Yoga protocol have had a positive significant effect on memory (p=0. 03) and dynamic balance. It was concluded that a selected physical activity program، especially water-based exercises has less potential for making people injured.