Feasibility and acceptability of stepping exercise for cardiovascular fitness in women

Nurses conducting clinical research often test the feasibility and acceptability of interventions before using them in large-scale experimental studies. This article specifically reviews stepping exercise as an intervention with women. In a literature review, three stepping modes (steptreadmill, ben...

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Published in:Applied nursing research 2009-11, Vol.22 (4), p.274-279
Main Authors: Fish, Anne F., Christman, Sharon K., Frid, David J., Smith, Barbara A., Bryant, Cedric X.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
Comparative analysis
Exercise
Feasibility
Feasibility Studies
Female
Humans
Hypertension
Nurses
Nursing
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Summary:Nurses conducting clinical research often test the feasibility and acceptability of interventions before using them in large-scale experimental studies. This article specifically reviews stepping exercise as an intervention with women. In a literature review, three stepping modes (steptreadmill, bench/step, and stepper) were compared, with the steptreadmill being identified as the most advantageous for use in experimental research. An exemplar was constructed to illustrate feasibility and acceptability of steptreadmill exercise (motorized stair climbing) in 11 women with hypertension. Steptreadmill exercise is feasible and acceptable and shows promise for use in experimental studies where strict control over the exercise performed is required.
ISSN:0897-1897
1532-8201
DOI:10.1016/j.apnr.2008.03.006