ERIC Number: EJ1035175
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Aug
Pages: 14
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ISSN: EISSN-1077-5315
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Strength Training Improves Body Image and Physical Activity Behaviors among Midlife and Older Rural Women
Seguin, Rebecca A.; Eldridge, Galen; Lynch, Wesley; Paul, Lynn C.
Journal of Extension, v51 n4 Article 4FEA2 Aug 2013
The effect of strength training on body image is understudied. The Strong Women Program, a 10-week, twice weekly strength-training program, was provided by Extension agents to 341 older rural women (62 ± 12 years); changes in body image and other psychosocial variables were evaluated. Paired-sample t-test analyses were conducted to assess mean differences pre- to post-program. Strength training was associated with significant improvements in several dimensions of body image, health-related quality of life, and physical activity behaviors, satisfaction, and comfort among rural aging women--an often underserved population that stands to benefit considerably from similar programs.
Descriptors: Muscular Strength, Training, Females, Extension Education, Adult Education, Older Adults, Rural Education, Self Concept, Human Body, Psychological Patterns, Social Influences, Quality of Life, Physical Activity Level, Satisfaction, Pretests Posttests, Physical Fitness, Physical Health, Body Weight, Questionnaires, Diaries, Exercise, Scoring
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Montana
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