Minimal-Contact Physical Activity Interventions in Women: A Pilot Study

Objective: To examine the impact of 3 minimal-contact lifestyle interventions on physical activity in women. Methods: Fifty female volunteers were randomly assigned to one of 3 lifestyle physical activity interventions for 8 weeks. Subjects wore an accelerometer for a week at baseline and postinterv...

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Published in:American journal of health behavior 2004-05, Vol.28 (3), p.280-286
Main Authors: DuVall, Catrina, Dinger, Mary K., Taylor, E. Laurette, Bemben, Debra
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accelerometer
Adult
Behavior Modification
Data Collection
Exercise
Female
Females
Group Membership
Health Promotion - methods
Humans
Interventions
Life Style
Lifestyle
Lifestyle Physical Activity Intervention
Manufacturing
Middle Aged
Obesity
Pedometer
Physical activity
Pilot Projects
Predictor Variables
Pretests Posttests
Research Design
Researchers
USA
Women
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Summary:Objective: To examine the impact of 3 minimal-contact lifestyle interventions on physical activity in women. Methods: Fifty female volunteers were randomly assigned to one of 3 lifestyle physical activity interventions for 8 weeks. Subjects wore an accelerometer for a week at baseline and postintervention to objectively monitor their physical activity. Results: Participants significantly increased their physical activity from baseline to postintervention; however, there was no significant difference in physical activity among the 3 intervention groups. Conclusions: Results of this pilot study support the use of minimal-contact lifestyle interventions to promote physical activity in women.
ISSN:1087-3244
1945-7359
DOI:10.5993/AJHB.28.3.9