Strength-training behavior and perceived environment among Japanese older adults |
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Authors: | Harada Kazuhiro Oka Koichiro Shibata Ai Ishii Kaori Nakamura Yoshio Inoue Shigeru Shimomitsu Teruichi |
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Affiliation: | Graduate School of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa, Japan. |
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Abstract: | The authors examined the relationship between strength-training behavior and perceived environment in older Japanese adults. An Internet-based survey was conducted of 293 adults age 68.2 ± 2.8 yr. The dependent variable was regular strength-training behavior. The IPAQ environment module, access to facilities for strength training, and home equipment for strength training were environmental factors. Logistic-regression analysis was employed. After demographic variables (gender, age, educational background, household income, body-mass index, self-rated health status, smoking habit, and residential area) were adjusted for, home equipment for strength training (OR = 2.14, 95% CI = 1.50-3.06), access to facilities for strength training (OR = 2.53, 95% CI = 1.32-4.85), and observing active people (OR = 2.20, 95% CI = 1.06-4.58) were positively correlated with regular strength-training behavior. In conclusion, environmental factors associated with strength-training behavior were access to facilities for strength training, having home equipment for strength training, and observing active people. |
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