Objective Assessment and Promotion of Physical Activity in Elderly

Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven105 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the short-term and long-term effects of a cycle ergometer program on physical activity and physical fitness in elderly (65+). Therefore, physical activity, physical fitness and functionality are measured at baseline, after 10 weeks (after the intervention period), after 6 months and after 1 year. Different coaching techniques (to promote the use of a cycle ergometer and cycle ergometer program) will also be evaluated. What is the best (coaching) approach for long-term adherence (physical activity)?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

105

Conditions

Elderly

Interventions

Structured interventionBEHAVIORAL

3x/week - 10 weeks - Support by fitness instructor - Individualised exercise program (cycle ergometer)

Coach interventionBEHAVIORAL

promote autonomy - 4 visits during 10 weeks - Support by coach (encouragement) - Individualised exercise program

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 65 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * 65 yrs * residents of a service flat * No frequent use of bike / cycle ergometer Exclusion Criteria: * recent cardiovascular event or fracture * vestibular or thrombotic disorder * severe dementia * need for oxygen supplementation during daily activities

Locations (1)

Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences

Leuven, Belgium

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in objective and subjective measures of degree of physical activity

Physical activity will be measured using a standardized questionnaire and a Sensewear. A Sensewear is an activity monitor (accelerometer) carried on the upper arm during several days and registers the amount of physical activity.