Impact of Walking Group Intensity & Timing on Exercise Attitudes in Older Adults: Mixed-Effects Analysis
2024
Impact of Walking Group Intensity and Timing on Exercise Attitudes in Older Adults
Sample size: 156
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Wu Jingchuan, Conroy David, Danilovich Margaret
Primary Institution: Penn State University
Hypothesis
How does physical activity intensity influence pre-frail and frail older adults’ attitudes toward physical activity?
Conclusion
High intensity walking did not influence attitudinal changes toward walking in older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants were randomized into casual-speed or high-intensity walking groups.
- Attitudes were assessed at four time points: baseline, 6, 12, and 16 weeks.
- Instrumental attitudes initially declined but stabilized or improved later.
- Affective attitudes remained stable with no significant changes over time.
Takeaway
Walking can be fun, and even if you walk faster, it doesn't change how older people feel about walking.
Methodology
Participants were randomized into casual-speed or high-intensity walking groups and reported attitudes at four time points.
Participant Demographics
Pre-frail and frail older adults, mean age 79.9 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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