Physical inactivity Other
Conditions
Interventions
Walking football played twice per week (2 x 40 minutes) for 12 weeks
Sponsors
University of Gothenburg
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to 100 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Self-reported low level of physical activity 2. 60 years of age or older 3. No previous experience of regularly playing walking football
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Use of walking aid
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measured at baseline and after the completion of 12 weeks of walking football: 1. Estimated VO2Max measured using submaximal cycle ergometer test (Monark 828 Varberg, Sweden). Mean steady-state heart rate was registered during the last minute at two work rates 2. Blood pressure (mmHg) measured two consecutive times with an automatic blood pressure cuff (Omron M3 Comfort 2020, Omron Inc, Kyoto, Japan) 3. Waist circumference measured with one decimal precision in centimetres, midway between the lower rib margin and the iliac crest using a tape measure | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measured at baseline and after the completion of 12 weeks of walking football: 1. Body mass measured using DXA scanner 2. Fat mass measured using DXA scanner 3. Fat-free mass measured using DXA scanner 4. Bone-mineral density measured using DXA scanner 5. HDL-cholesterol measured from a blood sample 6. LDL-cholesterol measured from a blood sample 7. CRP measured from a blood sample 8. Triglycerides measured from a blood sample 9. HbA1c measured from a blood sample 10. Jump height (cm) measured with the software My Jump 2 on a portable unit (iPad or iPhone) 11. Grip strength (kg) measured with a hand dynamometer 12. Balance (number of foot rests) measured with a modified flamingo test 13. Mobility (seconds) measured with the Timed Up and Go | — |
Countries
Sweden
Contacts
Public ContactAndreas Caspers
Outcome results
None listed