Background and Intensity of the GALM Physical Activity Program

Background:The Groningen Active Living Model (GALM) was developed to stimulate physical activity in sedentary and underactive older adults. The GALM physical activity program was primarily based on an evolutionary–biological play theory and insights from social cognitive theory. The purpose of this study was to assess the intensity of the GALM program.Methods:Data from 15 GALM sessions were obtained by means of heart rate monitors.Results:Data of 97 program participants (mean age: 60.1 y) were analyzed. The overall mean intensity for the GALM program was 73.7% of the predicted heart rate maximum and 6% of the monitored heart rate time could be classified as light, 33% as moderate and 61% as hard.Conclusions:The GALM program met the intensity guidelines to increase cardiorespiratory fitness. The intensity and attractiveness of this physical activity program make it an interesting alternative for stimulating physical activity in sedentary and underactive older adults.

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Effects of a Physical Activity Program based on Social Cognitive Theory for Old-Old Women with Knee Osteoarthritis

Journal of Korean Academy of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing ◽

10.12934/jkpmhn.2021.30.3.278 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 30 (3) ◽

pp. 278-292

Author(s):

Soon Rim Suh ◽

Jeong Hwa Lee

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Knee Osteoarthritis ◽

Social Cognitive Theory ◽

Social Cognitive ◽

Cognitive Theory ◽

Physical Activity Program ◽

Activity Program

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Effects of a DVD-delivered randomized controlled physical activity intervention on functional health in cancer survivors

BMC Cancer ◽

10.1186/s12885-021-08608-8 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Elizabeth A. Salerno ◽

Neha P. Gothe ◽

Jason Fanning ◽

Lindsay L. Peterson ◽

Graham A. Colditz ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Cancer Survivors ◽

Physical Activity Intervention ◽

Physical Activity Program ◽

Functional Health ◽

Link Type ◽

Time Interaction ◽

Activity Program ◽

Group Time

Abstract Background Supervised physical activity interventions improve functional health during cancer survivorship, but remain costly and inaccessible for many. We previously reported on the benefits of a DVD-delivered physical activity program (FlexToBa™) in older adults. This is a secondary analysis of the intervention effects among cancer survivors in the original sample. Methods Low active, older adults who self-reported a history of cancer (N = 46; M time since diagnosis = 10.7 ± 9.4 years) participated in a 6-month, home-based physical activity intervention. Participants were randomized to either the DVD-delivered physical activity program focused on flexibility, toning, and balance (FlexToBa™; n = 22) or an attentional control condition (n = 24). Physical function was assessed by the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) at baseline, end of intervention, and at 12 and 24 months after baseline. Results Repeated measures linear mixed models indicated a significant group*time interaction for the SPPB total score (β = − 1.14, p = 0.048), driven by improved function from baseline to six months in the FlexToBa™ group. The intervention group also had improved balance (β = − 0.56, p = 0.041) compared with controls. Similar trends emerged for the SPPB total score during follow-up; the group*time interaction from 0 to 12 months approached significance (β = − 0.97, p = 0.089) and was significant from 0 to 24 months (β = − 1.84, p = 0.012). No significant interactions emerged for other outcomes (ps > 0.11). Conclusions A DVD-delivered physical activity intervention designed for cancer-free older adults was capable of eliciting and maintaining clinically meaningful functional improvements in a subgroup of cancer survivors, with similar effects to the original full sample. These findings inform the dissemination of evidence-based physical activity programs during survivorship. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.govNCT01030419. Registered 11 December 2009

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