Sedentary Lifestyle
Conditions
Keywords
Purpose in Life, Self-determination, Physical activity, Self-monitoring, Behavior change
Brief summary
This study plans to learn more about psychosocial factors that contribute to adopting physical activity. The goal of this study is to improve upon existing theories of behavior change in order to help other people become more physically active.
Detailed description
The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between personal life meaning and purpose and physical activity maintenance in a group of previously sedentary adults starting new exercise programs. Participants complete questionnaires at baseline, 4 weeks, and 12 weeks after starting an exercise program. Participants are randomly assigned to complete questionnaires about daily meaning, mood, and activity for the first 4 weeks or to complete 8 random questionnaires about daily activities over the first 4 weeks. It is hypothesized that personal life meaning and purpose will be related to greater exercise participation at 12 weeks.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALDaily Surveys
Participants complete 28 daily surveys of daily meaning, mood, and physical activities.
BEHAVIORALRandom Surveys (8)
Participants complete 8 random surveys of activities over the past 24 hours during the first 4 weeks.
Sponsors
University of Colorado, Denver
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
30 Years to 89 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* 30-89 years old * Joining or already a member of the Anschutz Health and Wellness Fitness Center * Able to read and understand English * Sedentary (\< 60 minutes of moderate-vigorous physical activity a week) for the past 3 months * Planning to start a new exercise program
Exclusion criteria
* Physical contraindications to participate in physical activity (as defined as a positive PAR-Q score) * Existing diagnosis of cardiovascular disease * Currently pregnant
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Changes in Physical Activity as measured by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form | Baseline, 4 weeks, and 12 weeks | Evaluation of Physical Activity as measured by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency of Fitness Center Attendance measured by number of check-ins at fitness center | Daily for 12 weeks | Number of check-ins at fitness center over 12 weeks |
| Changes in Physical Fitness, as measured by a combined scores on objective cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and strength. | Baseline and 12 weeks | Evaluate changes in cardiovascular, flexibility and strength. Participants complete a YMCA 3-minute step test for cardiovascular fitness (assessment of resting heart rate and recovery heart rate), a sit-and-reach test for flexibility, and a grip strength test for strength. Participants objective scores on these tests will be categorized on scales from 1 (poor fitness) to 5 (excellent fitness) based on age and gender and combined for a total fitness score (ranging from 4 to 20). |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Changes in the Satisfaction with Life assessed by Satisfaction of Life Scale | Baseline, 4 weeks, and 12 weeks | The subject's satisfaction with life will be assessed by completing a Satisfaction of Life Scale. |
| Changes in Vitality assessed by Subjective Vitality Scale | Baseline, 4 weeks, and 12 weeks | Vitality will be assessed by completing a Subjective Vitality Scale. |
Outcome results
None listed