Relationship between Self-Reported and Physiological Indicators of Exercise Behavior in Older Women

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between self-reported exercise behavior and physiological indicators of exercise behavior (body composition and oxygen consumption measures) in older women. Three self-report exercise behavior instruments were administered in counterbalanced...

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Published in:Journal of aging and physical activity 1996-10, Vol.4 (4), p.377-389
Main Author: Schneider, Joanne Kraenzle
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior
Body composition
Body mass index
Consumption
Exercise
Heart rate
Older women
Oxygen
Physiology
Self report
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between self-reported exercise behavior and physiological indicators of exercise behavior (body composition and oxygen consumption measures) in older women. Three self-report exercise behavior instruments were administered in counterbalanced order. Body mass index and sums of skinfold thicknesses were used as measures of body composition. Oxygen consumption was measured using a metabolic cart during a treadmill test while women walked at approximately 70% of their heart rate reserve. Fifty-nine women participated (68.7 ± 6.0 years). Results showed that self-reported exercise behavior was moderately related to body composition measures. However, predicted maximal oxygen consumption was only weakly related to self-reported exercise behavior.
ISSN:1063-8652
1543-267X
DOI:10.1123/japa.4.4.377