Results higher adherence correlated with younger age (r=-0.162, p > 0.001), better physical function, both objectively measured (r = 0.118, p > 0.05) and self-rated (r = 0.134, p > 0.01), greater grip strength (r = 0.118, p > 0.05) and having less social contact (r=-0.134, p > 0.01), at baseline. it also correlated with an improvement in objectively measured physical function between baseline and six months (r = 0.200, p > 0.001). at 6- months enjoyment of the programme (r = 0.263, p > 0.001), specifically enjoyment of muscle-strengthening exercises (r = 0.142, p > 0.027), perception of positive social interactions (from questionnaire data (r = 0.212, p > 0.001) and open- ended feedback (r = 0.157, p > 0.01)) and perceptions of an autonomy-supportive teaching style (r = 0.213, p > 0.001) all correlated with higher adherence. conclusions help inactive adults 50 years and over increase their physical activity
HIGHLIGHTS who: HEPA Europe Conference et al. from the Department of Environmental Health, Norwegian Directorate of Health, Physical Education and […]