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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)?
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Structured intervention | Active Comparator | Supervised cycle ergometer program |
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| Coach intervention | Active Comparator | Non-supervised cycle ergometer program |
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| Control group | No Intervention | No cycle ergometer program |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Structured intervention | Behavioral | 3x/week - 10 weeks - Support by fitness instructor - Individualised exercise program (cycle ergometer) |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months, 1 year |
| Change in objective measures of physical fitness | Physical fitness will be measured using a standardized Six-Minute Walk Test and a Six-Minute Cycle Test. | baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months, 1 year |
| Change in objective measures of functionality | Functionality will be measured using the standardized The Physical Performance Test and 2 strength tests (hand grip and knee extension). | baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months, 1 year |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in mental well-being | Standardized questionnaire | baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months, 1 year |
| Change in motivation to be physically active | Standardized questionnaire |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Faculty of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences | Leuven | 3001 | Belgium |
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| ID | Term |
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| D009043 | Motor Activity |
| ID | Term |
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| D001519 | Behavior |
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| Coach intervention | Behavioral | promote autonomy - 4 visits during 10 weeks - Support by coach (encouragement) - Individualised exercise program |
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| baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months, 1 year |
| Change in self-efficacy to be physically active | Standardized questionnaire | baseline, 10 weeks, 6 months, 1 year |