No significant changes in any other health outcomes were found in either group .
Conclusion A pedometer-based walking program , incorporating a physical activity consultation , is effective in promoting walking and improving positive affect over 12 weeks in community based individuals .
Background Recent systematic review s have suggested that pedometers may be effective motivational tools to promote walking .
However , studies tend to be of a relatively short duration , with small clinical based sample s. Further research is required to demonstrate their effectiveness in adequately powered , community based studies .
Objective Using a r and omized controlled trial design , this study assessed the impact of a 12-week graduated pedometer-based walking intervention on daily step-counts , self-reported physical activity and health outcomes in a Scottish community sample not meeting current physical activity recommendations .
Increasing physical activity in people with type 2 diabetes.
OBJECTIVE To evaluate effect of exercise consultation on physical activity and result ant physiological and biochemical variables at 6 months in people with type 2 diabetes . RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS A total of 70 inactive people with type 2 diabetes were given st and ard exercise information and were r and omized to receive an exercise consultation ( n = 35 ) or not ( n = 35 ) . Exercise consultation , based on the transtheoretical model , combines motivational theory and cognitive behavioral strategies into an individualized intervention to promote physical activity . Changes from baseline to 6 months were assessed in 1 ) physical activity ( 7-day recall , accelerometer , cardiorespiratory fitness , stage , and processes of change ) , 2 ) physiological variables ( blood pressure and BMI ) , and 3 ) biochemical variables ( HbA(1c ) , lipid profile , and fibrinogen ) . RESULTS Between-group differences were recorded for the change in minutes of moderate activity ( P < 0.001 ) and activity counts ( P < 0.001 ) per week . Experimental participants recorded an increase in activity counts per week and minutes of moderate activity per week ( P < 0.001 ) . The control group recorded no significant changes . More experimental participants increased stage of change ( chi(2 ) = 22.6 , P < 0.001 ) . Between-group differences were recorded for the change in total exercise duration and peak gradient ( P < 0.005 ) , HbA(1c ) ( P = 0.02 ) , systolic BP ( P = 0.02 ) , and fibrinogen ( P = 0.03 ) . CONCLUSIONS Exercise consultation increased physical activity and improved glycemic control and cardiovascular risk factors in people with type 2 diabetes
No significant changes in any other health outcomes were found in either group .
Conclusion A pedometer-based walking program , incorporating a physical activity consultation , is effective in promoting walking and improving positive affect over 12 weeks in community based individuals .
Background Recent systematic review s have suggested that pedometers may be effective motivational tools to promote walking .
However , studies tend to be of a relatively short duration , with small clinical based sample s. Further research is required to demonstrate their effectiveness in adequately powered , community based studies .
Objective Using a r and omized controlled trial design , this study assessed the impact of a 12-week graduated pedometer-based walking intervention on daily step-counts , self-reported physical activity and health outcomes in a Scottish community sample not meeting current physical activity recommendations .