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Strength Training and Older Women: A Cross-Sectional Study Examining Factors Related to Exercise Adherence.

Authors :
Seguin, Rebecca A.
Economos, Christina D.
Palombo, Ruth
Hyatt, Raymond
Kuder, Julia
Nelson, Miriam E.
Source :
Journal of Aging & Physical Activity; Apr2010, Vol. 18 Issue 2, p201-218, 18p, 2 Diagrams, 5 Charts
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

Background: Despite the recognized health benefits, few older women participate in strength-training exercises. Methods: The purpose of this study was to examine factors related to older women's adherence to strength training after participation in the StrongWomen Program, a nationally disseminated community program. Adherence was defined as ≥4 months of twice-weekly strength training. Surveys were sent to 970 program participants from 23 states and to participants' corresponding program leaders. Five-hundred fifty-seven participants responded (57%). Results: Of respondents who completed surveys (527), 79% (415) adhered to strength training; adherers reported a mean of 14.1 ± 9.1 months of strength training. Logistic-regression analysis revealed that exercise adherence was positively associated with age (p = .001), higher lifetime physical activity levels (p = .045), better perceived health (p = .003), leader's sports participation (p = .028), and leader's prior experience leading programs (p = .006). Conclusion: These data lend insight to factors that may be related to exercise adherence among midlife and older women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10638652
Volume :
18
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Aging & Physical Activity
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
48538067
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.18.2.201