Increases in Muscle-Strengthening Activities Among Latinas in Seamos Saludables (original) (raw)

Health Education & Behavior, 2022

Abstract

Background: Only 17% of Latinas meet national physical activity (PA) guidelines for both moderate-to-vigorous aerobic and muscle-strengthening PA. Additional health benefits are derived from the combination of aerobic and muscle-strengthening PA (vs. aerobic alone), yet there is paucity in research on muscle-strengthening activity in Latinas. The aim of this study was to examine changes in muscle-strengthening activity from baseline to 6 and 12 months in Seamos Saludables, a 12-month PA randomized controlled trial for Latinas. Methods: A secondary data analysis was conducted among 131 Latinas ages 18–65 years, who were randomized to either a PA Intervention or a Wellness Control. Self-reported muscle-strengthening exercise was measured at baseline, 6 months, and 12 months via adapted muscle-strengthening questions from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Results: There was a 16-minute/week difference in median minute/week of muscle-strengthening activity between Interven...

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