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Web program boosted older adults’ activity
A Dutch RCT found a web-based intervention raised daily activity ~46% and improved weight and HbA1c markers in inactive 60–70-year-olds.
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What was the ankle accelerometer activity change?
46% increase intervention vs 12% control (P difference <.001).
Source: Effects of a web-based intervention on physical activity and metabolism in older adults: randomized controlled trial · DOI · quote verified
How did weight change compare?
−1.49 kg intervention vs −0.82 kg control.
Source: Effects of a web-based intervention on physical activity and metabolism in older adults: randomized controlled trial · DOI · quote verified
How many were randomized?
235 participants (119 intervention, 116 control).
Source: Effects of a web-based intervention on physical activity and metabolism in older adults: randomized controlled trial · DOI · quote verified
What age group was recruited?
Adults aged 60–70 years near Leiden, Netherlands.
Source: Effects of a web-based intervention on physical activity and metabolism in older adults: randomized controlled trial · DOI · quote verified
What was the overall conclusion?
Web intervention increased daily activity and improved metabolic health after 3 months.
Source: Effects of a web-based intervention on physical activity and metabolism in older adults: randomized controlled trial · DOI · quote verified
How did HbA1c change?
Greater decrease in intervention (−0.05%) than control (−0.01%).
Source: Effects of a web-based intervention on physical activity and metabolism in older adults: randomized controlled trial · DOI · quote verified
How was activity measured?
7-day ankle and wrist tri-axial accelerometers.
Source: Effects of a web-based intervention on physical activity and metabolism in older adults: randomized controlled trial · DOI · quote verified
What MVPA pattern was reported?
Intervention gained ~11.1 min/day MVPA vs ~0.1 min decrease in controls.
Source: Effects of a web-based intervention on physical activity and metabolism in older adults: randomized controlled trial · DOI · quote verified
Did waist circumference improve more with intervention?
Yes—greater waist decrease (−2.33 vs −1.29 cm).
Source: Effects of a web-based intervention on physical activity and metabolism in older adults: randomized controlled trial · DOI · quote verified
Why target inactivity?
Insufficient activity contributes to obesity and major chronic diseases.
Source: Effects of a web-based intervention on physical activity and metabolism in older adults: randomized controlled trial · DOI · quote verified
Were retention rates high?
Authors highlighted high retention, supporting feasibility in older adults.
Source: Effects of a web-based intervention on physical activity and metabolism in older adults: randomized controlled trial · DOI · quote verified