Evaluation of a resistance training program for adults with or at risk of developing diabetes : An effectiveness study in a community setting
Journal article
Minges, Karl, Cormick, Glen, Unglik, Edna and Dunstan, David. (2011). Evaluation of a resistance training program for adults with or at risk of developing diabetes : An effectiveness study in a community setting. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. https://doi.org/10.1186/1479-5868-8-50
Authors | Minges, Karl, Cormick, Glen, Unglik, Edna and Dunstan, David |
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Abstract | Background: To examine the effects of a community-based resistance training program (Lift for Life®) on waist circumference and functional measures in adults with or at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Methods: Lift for Life is a research-to-practice initiative designed to disseminate an evidence-based resistance training program for adults with or at risk of developing type 2 diabetes to existing health and fitness facilities in the Australian community. A retrospective assessment was undertaken on 86 participants who had accessed the program within 4 active providers in Melbourne, Australia. The primary goal of this longitudinal study was to assess the effectiveness of a community-based resistance training program, thereby precluding a randomized, controlled study design. Waist circumference, lower body (chair sit-to-stand) and upper body (arm curl test) strength, and agility (timed up-and-go) measures were collected at baseline and repeated at 2 months (n = 86) and again at 6 months (n = 32). Results: Relative to baseline, there was a significant decrease in mean waist circumference (-1.9 cm, 95% CI: -2.8 to -1.0) and the timed agility test (-0.8 secs, 95% CI: -1.0 to -0.6); and significant increases in lower body (number of repetitions: 2.2, 95% CI: 1.4-3.0) and upper body (number of repetitions: 3.8, 95% CI: 3.0-4.6) strength at the completion of 8 weeks. Significant differences remained at the 16 week assessment. Pooled time series regression analyses adjusted for age and sex in the 32 participants who had complete measures at baseline and 24-week follow-up revealed significant time effects for waist circumference and functional measures, with the greatest change from baseline observed at the 24-week assessment. Conclusions: These findings indicate that an evidence-based resistance training program administered in the community setting for those with or at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, can lead to favorable health benefits, including reductions in central obesity and improved physical function. |
Year | 2011 |
Journal | International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity |
ISSN | 1479-5868 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1186/1479-5868-8-50 |
Open access | Open access |
Page range | 1 - 7 |
Research Group | Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research |
Publisher's version |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/89yvw/evaluation-of-a-resistance-training-program-for-adults-with-or-at-risk-of-developing-diabetes-an-effectiveness-study-in-a-community-setting
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