title: A pilot study of the application of the transtheoretical model during strength training in older women.
abstract: A Transtheoretical Model (TTM) goal-setting tool was used during strength training in women. Volunteers (mean age = 69, N = 27) were assigned to a strength training only or strength training/behavior change 12-week intervention. A pre/posttest, quasiexperimental design assessed TTM constructs, Health-Related Quality of Life, and functional fitness measurements. Multiple ANCOVAs revealed significant differences between groups on lower body strength (p = .001), upper body flexibility (p = .002), Decisional Balance (p = .024,) and Stage of Change for Exercise (p = .010). Stage of change progression may be enhanced using a goal-setting tool during strength training in older women.
authors.affiliation: Department of Exercise Science and Sport, The University of Scranton, Pansuka College of Professional Studies, Scranton, PA 18510, USA. fethermand2@scranton.edu
authors.forename: Debra L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Fetherman
authors.forename: Renee M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Hakim
authors.forename: John P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Sanko
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D010414:Pennsylvania; D010809:Physical Fitness / Q000502:physiology* / Q000523:psychology*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011788:Quality of Life; D055070:Resistance Training; D012649:Self Concept