Strength-training behavior and perceived environment among Japanese older adults

The authors examined the relationship between strength-training behavior and perceived environment in older Japanese adults. An Internet-based survey was conducted of 293 adults age 68.2 ± 2.8 yr. The dependent variable was regular strength-training behavior. The IPAQ environment module, access to f...

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Published in:Journal of aging and physical activity 2011-07, Vol.19 (3), p.262-272
Main Authors: Harada, Kazuhiro, Oka, Koichiro, Shibata, Ai, Ishii, Kaori, Nakamura, Yoshio, Inoue, Shigeru, Shimomitsu, Teruichi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Architectural Accessibility
Cross-Sectional Studies
Environment
Environmental aspects
Exercise
Family Characteristics
Female
Geriatric Assessment
Health Behavior
Health status
Humans
Japan
Male
Older people
Resistance Training - instrumentation
Self evaluation
Sickness Impact Profile
Smoking
Social Environment
Socioeconomic Factors
Sports Equipment
Sports training
Strength training
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Summary:The authors examined the relationship between strength-training behavior and perceived environment in older Japanese adults. An Internet-based survey was conducted of 293 adults age 68.2 ± 2.8 yr. The dependent variable was regular strength-training behavior. The IPAQ environment module, access to facilities for strength training, and home equipment for strength training were environmental factors. Logistic-regression analysis was employed. After demographic variables (gender, age, educational background, household income, body-mass index, self-rated health status, smoking habit, and residential area) were adjusted for, home equipment for strength training (OR = 2.14, 95% CI = 1.50-3.06), access to facilities for strength training (OR = 2.53, 95% CI = 1.32-4.85), and observing active people (OR = 2.20, 95% CI = 1.06-4.58) were positively correlated with regular strength-training behavior. In conclusion, environmental factors associated with strength-training behavior were access to facilities for strength training, having home equipment for strength training, and observing active people.
ISSN:1063-8652
1543-267X
DOI:10.1123/japa.19.3.262