Effect of a Long-Term Physical Activity Intervention on Resting Pulse Rate in Older Persons: Results from the Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess the utility of a long-term physical activity (PA) intervention for reducing resting pulse rate (RPR) in older persons.

Design

Community.

Setting

Lifestyle Interventions and Independence for Elders Study.

Participants

Individuals aged 70 to 89 (N = 1,635, 67.2% women) were randomized to a moderate-intensity PA intervention (n = 818) or a health education-based successful aging (SA) intervention (n = 817).

Measurements

RPR was recorded at baseline and 6, 18, and 30 months. Longitudinal changes in RPR of intervention groups were compared using a mixed-effects analysis of covariance model for repeated-measure outcomes, generating least squares means with standard errors (SEs) or 95% confidence intervals (CIs).

Results

Mean duratio

SUBMITTER: O Hartaigh B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5173403 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature