Accelerometersdevices that contribute to healthy aging

  1. Raquel Leirós-Rodríguez 1
  2. Mª Elena Arce 1
  3. José L. García-Soidán 1
  4. Gael Naveira-Barbeito 1
  1. 1 Universidade de Vigo, España
Journal:
Retos: nuevas tendencias en educación física, deporte y recreación

ISSN: 1579-1726,  1988-2041

Year of publication: 2017

Issue Title: Análisis del rendimiento deportivo

Issue: 32

Pages: 44-47

Type: Article

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Abstract

In this paper accelerometers were used as a persuasive technology to monitor exercise training and to promote healthy habits in senior citizens. The sample was composed by 100 users of a nursing home. Subjects were randomly assigned to an experimental and a control group. The intervention program lasted four months. Both groups carried accelerometers on a daily bases during one month, with no prior indication about exercise practice. The procedure was repeated two months later, but the experimental group was encouraged to increase the amount of time devoted to physical activity. Results showed a statistically significant increase in the amount and intensity of physical activity, regardless of whether subjects received the incentive to do it. These findings support the efficiency of using accelerometers as persuasive technology, as well as for generating new opportunities for active and healthy aging.

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