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Showing 1 to 12 of 12 for “"exercise classes"”.
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Exercise classes for falls prevention: Older men’s participation and perspectives
… older men be better engaged in falls prevention exercise classes and programmes? ABSTRACT Exercise classes remain a common and recommended evidence-based intervention in falls prevention. Much of the literature supports the effectiveness of classes to reduce falls in community dwelling adults and …
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An exploration of women’s experiences of wellbeing and peer support during pregnancy, through attendance at midwife-led aquanatal exercise classes.
This thesis examines my professional midwifery practice interest of aquanatal, by means of a research study anchored within a Professional Doctorate. Clinical midwives promote positive public health messages as a part of pregnancy observation, in order to improve the health and wellbeing for women, …
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The impact of student employment on student involvement
… students, residence hall activities, and group exercise classes offered at the REC.</p>
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Descriptive study of aerobic dance-exercise instructional skills
… skills demonstrated by 29 aerobic dance-exercise instructors as identified through the Aerobic Dance Observation System (ADOS). A secondary purpose was to describe the instructional skills across demographic and contextual variables such as years of teaching experience, certification, …
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Effects of a higher protein weight loss diet on body composition, metabolic disease risk and physical function in postmenopausal women
… based on the USDA My Pyramid diet education classes were taught by a registered dietitian every 2 weeks. Supervised exercise classes, consisting of flexibility and low to moderate intensity walking on an indoor track, were provided 5 d/wk, of which participants were required to attend 2-3 …
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The effects of an 8-week yoga intervention on cognition and functional fitness in older adults
… including cognitive benefits that this mind-body exercise may offer. In spite of being a topical area of enquiry, few randomized control trials have been conducted to explore the cognitive benefits of yoga practice. The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of yoga in improving …
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The effects of a nutrition program with and without aerobic exercise on body weight and composition, plasma variables and nutrient intake in obese black women
… nutrition education/behavior modification classes once per week for three months. Thirty-five of the women attended 80% or more of the classes (NU). Twenty-eight women attended 30% or more of the low-impact aerobic exercise classes that were offered three days per week, for six months. An …
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Reconceptualising Parkinson’s from illness to wellness: Advancing physiotherapy practice through Action Research
‘Staying well’ is a reason people attend exercise classes run by the Sheffield Branch of the charity Parkinson’s UK. ‘Wellness’ is a social construct given meaning by the context in which it is used, and by whom. It is hard to define, yet is an aim of physiotherapy professional practice, and a main …
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Effects of exercise modality on metabolic rate, body composition, dietary intake, and eating behaviour
… study was designed to investigate the effects of exercise as a strategy for weight management in overweight women. Specifically, the effects of exercise modality on metabolic rate, body composition, dietary intake, and eating behaviour were examined. Participants included 41 overweight, sedentary …
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Employee wellness programme in clothing/ textile manufacturing companies: What are the effects?
… therapy (CBT) as well as weekly supervised exercise classes over six weeks. The control group received a once-off health promotion talk and various educational pamphlets, with no further intervention. Measurements were recorded at baseline and at six weeks post-intervention. Outcome measures …
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The Modulation Of Mucosal Immune Markers, Urs, And Psychological Parameters Following Acute And Chronic Exercise
… (N = 88) observational study of college aerobic exercise, yoga exercise, and non-exercise classes. </p> <p> <strong>METHODS:</strong> Unstimulated whole saliva was collected pre/post-acute (50 minutes) and pre/midpoint/post-chronic (12 weeks) during the study period. Saliva was analyzed for …
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Co-design, feasibility, and acceptability of a digital intervention promoting physical activity in people newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease
… educational methods, coaching, goal setting, and exercise classes. However, the design of most studies did not allow for the assessment of the individual impact of each strategy, as they were collectively evaluated. This impeded a clear understanding of how each specific strategy contributed to …