Colorado stride (COSTRIDE): testing genetic and physiological moderators of response to an intervention to increase physical activity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The purpose of this research was to replicate a successful intervention to increase physical activity in a different region of the country, and explore genetic and physiological moderators of intervention efficacy drawn from a transdisciplinary theoretical framework.

Method

A randomized controlled trial comparing a print-based physical activity intervention (COSTRIDE) to a print-based health and wellness contact control (HW) intervention was conducted. Sedentary participants (n = 219) completed assessments at baseline and follow-up assessments at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months following the initiation of the intervention.

Results

Participants in both conditions significantly increased exercise behavior in the first six months, and then leveled off or decreased phys

SUBMITTER: Bryan AD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3880176 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature