Web-based intervention to promote physical activity by sedentary older adults: randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity (PA) for older adults has well-documented physical and cognitive benefits, but most seniors do not meet recommended guidelines for PA, and interventions are lacking.

Objectives

This study evaluated the efficacy of a 12-week Internet intervention to help sedentary older adults over 55 years of age adopt and maintain an exercise regimen.

Methods

A total of 368 sedentary men and women (M=60.3; SD 4.9) were recruited, screened, and assessed online. They were randomized into treatment and control groups and assessed at pretest, at 12 weeks, and at 6 months. After treatment group participants rated their fitness level, activity goals, and barriers to exercise, the Internet intervention program helped them select exercise activities in the areas

SUBMITTER: Irvine AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3636271 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature