Reducing Sedentary Behavior Versus Increasing Moderate-to-Vigorous Intensity Physical Activity in Older Adults

A 12-Week Randomized, Clinical Trial

Bibliographic Data

ID12798802
AuthorsBethany Barone Gibbs (0000-0002-0732-6148, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA, corresponding author), Jennifer S Brach (0000-0002-7793-2004, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA), Tom Byard (University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA), Seth A Creasy (0000-0002-4176-0917, University of Pittsburgh), Seth Creasy (University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA), Kelliann K Davis (University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA), Stephanie M McCoy (0000-0002-1142-1527, University of Pittsburgh), Stephanie McCoy (University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA), Anna Peluso (University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA), Renee J Rogers (0000-0001-7635-4751, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA), Kristie Rupp (0000-0001-5444-8562, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA), John M Jakicic (0000-0001-6800-9368, University of Pittsburgh, PA, USA)
Year2016
Volume29
Issue2
Pages247-267
Publication date2016-03-05
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Aging and Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1552-6887 • E-ISSN: 0898-2643
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/0898264316635564
PMID26944808
OpenAlexW2298186829
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited46

Targeting reduced sedentary behavior had a greater effect on physical function among inactive but high functioning older adults over 12 weeks. Future studies of longer duration and combining increased MVPA with reduced sedentary behavior are needed

Intensity (physics · Physical activity · Physical therapy · Sedentary behavior · Cardiovascular and exercise physiology · Medicine · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Physical Activity and Health · Psychology · Gerontology

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