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The purpose of this study was to compare physical activity, physical fitness, and metabolic syndrome risk factors between the elderly participants of leisure programs at senior welfare center and nonparticipants. Elderly female subjects divided into 2 groups: leisure programs participanting group(PG)(n＝13), non-participanting group(NG)(n＝13). Total energy expenditure, activity energy expenditure, step count, BMR, activity intensity level were measured for seven days. Physical fitness assessment based on SFT-manual was performed and metabolic syndrome risk factors were analysed. Statistical techniques used for data analysis were independent t-test. Total energy expenditure, step count, physical activity intensity level, arm curl, 2-min walk, chair sit-&-reach, back scratch of PG were higher than those of NG(p<.05). Waist circumference and fasting plasma glucose of PG were lower than those of NG(p<.05). The results indicated that participation in leisure programs has positive effects on physical activity, physical fitness, and metabolic syndrome risk factors. Therefore it is necessary that the elderly regularly participate in leisure programs to maintain physically healthy elderly life and prevent from metabolic syndrome