Physical activity outcomes of CHAMPS II: a physical activity promotion program for older adults

Despite well-known benefits of physical activity for older adults, about two thirds are underactive. Community-based programs are needed to facilitate increased physical activity. We examine the effectiveness of CHAMPS II, an inclusive, choice-based physical activity promotion program to increase li...

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Published in:The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences Biological sciences and medical sciences, 2001-08, Vol.56 (8), p.M465-M470
Main Authors: Stewart, A L, Verboncoeur, C J, McLellan, B Y, Gillis, D E, Rush, S, Mills, K M, King, A C, Ritter, P, Brown, Jr, B W, Bortz, 2nd, W M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
California
Community Health Services - organization & administration
Effectiveness
Exercise
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Health Promotion - methods
Humans
Life Style
Male
Multivariate Analysis
Older people
Physical fitness
Probability
Program Evaluation
Reference Values
Sensitivity and Specificity
Treatment Outcome
Wellness programs
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Summary:Despite well-known benefits of physical activity for older adults, about two thirds are underactive. Community-based programs are needed to facilitate increased physical activity. We examine the effectiveness of CHAMPS II, an inclusive, choice-based physical activity promotion program to increase lifetime physical activity levels of seniors. CHAMPS guided participants to choose activities that took into account their health, preferences, and abilities. It offered information on ways for them to exercise safely, motivate themselves, overcome barriers, and develop a balanced exercise regimen. A 1-year randomized controlled trial was conducted with physically underactive seniors in a multispecialty group practice. Changes in self-reported physical activity by group were evaluated using ANCOVA, controlling for age and sex. Of 173 randomized subjects, 164 (95%) completed the trial. Subjects were aged 65 to 90 years (M = 74, SD = 6); 66% were female. The intervention group increased estimated caloric expenditure by 487 calories/week in moderate (or greater) intensity activities (MET >/= 3.0; p
ISSN:1079-5006
1758-535X
DOI:10.1093/gerona/56.8.m465