Mindful Movement for Physical Activity and Wellbeing in Older Adults- A Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Study

Mindful Movement for Physical Activity and Wellbeing in Older Adults- A Community Based Randomized Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Study

Physical inactivity has reached pandemic proportions and is associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Of particular concern is that most middle to older age adults fall far short of recommendations for health enhancing physical activities. This research takes a novel approach to tackling this problem by combining mindfulness with behavioral strategies in a unique 'Mindful Movement' program offered collaboratively with the YMCA.

Inclusion Criteria:

≥ 50 years of age

• Accelerometer wear time ≥10 hours on at least 4 days in a 7 consecutive day period between baselines
• Self-report of <140 minutes of MVPA per week in 3 months prior to baseline AND accelerometer recorded <100 minutes of MVPA between baselines
• Mini-Mental State score ≥ 24 if indicated
• Independent self-ambulation
• Provides consent and is willing to participate in data collection activities

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy
• Unwilling or unable to participate in study activities
• Current or upcoming participation in educational programs similar to those under study
• Medical restrictions to increasing Moderate Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA)
• Terminal illness
• Contraindications to mindfulness practice