Men on the Move: A Randomized Controlled Feasibility Trial of a Scalable, Choice-Based Physical Activity and Active Transportation Intervention for Older Men.

Men on the Move: A Randomized Controlled Feasibility Trial of a Scalable, Choice-Based Physical Activity and Active Transportation Intervention for Older Men. J Aging Phys Act. 2018 Dec 03;:1-45 Authors: Mackey DC, Perkins AD, Tai KH, Sims-Gould J, McKay HA Abstract We conducted Men on the Move, a 12-week randomized controlled feasibility trial of a scalable, choice-based physical activity (PA) and active transportation intervention. Participants were community-dwelling men aged 60+ years (n=29 intervention (INT), n=29 waitlist control (CON)). Trained activity coaches delivered: 1) one-on-one participant consultations to develop personal action plans for PA and active transportation; 2) monthly group-based motivational meetings; 3) weekly telephone support; 4) complimentary recreation and transit passes; and 5) pedometers and diaries for self-monitoring. Men on the Move demonstrated high rates of recruitment, retention, and intervention adherence. INT chose a variety of group-based and individual PAs and destinations for their personal action plans. At 12 weeks, INT achieved more steps, moderate-to-vigorous PA, and energy expenditure than CON. INT was also more likely to take transit and meet national guideline levels of PA. At 24 weeks follow-up, INT benefits were sustained for moderate-to-vigorous PA and energy expenditure. PMID: 30507281 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity - Category: Geriatrics Tags: J Aging Phys Act Source Type: research