Depressive symptoms
Conditions
Interventions
High-intensity interval training (HIIT):Participants will receive a 16-week HIIT program, with 2 sessions per week. Each session will comprise three sections, including warm-up, main exercise and cool
Active control: Baduanjin:As a typical MICT, Baduanjin Qigong will be performed. The instructor will provide group teaching with individual instructions on specific movements. The same training princi
Non-exercise control: workshop:Participants in the non-exercise control group will receive a series of workshops related to daily recreation, but will not receive any exercise recommendations or inter
Sponsors
Hong Kong Baptist University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 74 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) 60 to 74 years at the start date of the project; (2) Chinese version of Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-C) scoring mild to moderate level of depression (Cheng & Chan, 2004); (3) pass the PAR-Q screening or with the physician, s approval for readiness of participation in high-intensity exercise; (4) no restriction on physical mobility; (5) no cognitive impairment, as determined by the Chinese version of the Mini-Mental Status Examination (i.e., score < 24) (Chiu et al., 1994); (6) no previous substantial experiences in practicing HIIT or Baduanjin Qigong.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) severe chronic disease restricting high-intensity exercise; (2) having cognition impairment regarded by specialists.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| depressive symptoms;salivary cortisol concentration; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical fitness;Sleep quality;Perceived quality of life; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactDUAN YANPING
Hong Kong Baptist University
Outcome results
None listed