Community Park-Based Programs for Health Promotion: Active Older Adults Prospective Cohort Study

Conditions studied

Hypertension, Overweight, Obesity, Cardiovascular Diseases, Sedentary Behavior, Low Physical Fitness

About this study

The Active Older Adults prospective cohort study examines the effects of a park-based fitness program on cardiovascular fitness outcomes for older adults (aged 50 years and older). Duke will perform a secondary analysis of the data collected as part of the Active Older Adults prospective cohort study run by Miami-Dade County Parks and Recreation.

Interventions

• Behavioral: Active older Adults — The program entails one-hour sessions two or three times per week including aerobic workout, strength training, balance and flexibility exercise delivered online or in-person. Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation is the sponsor of the Active Older Adults prospective cohort study. Duke is conducting a secondary data analysis on data collected as part of the Active Older Adults study.

Primary outcomes

• Change in Body mass index (height and weight) (Baseline, 12 months, 36 months)
• Change in blood pressure (Baseline, 12 months, 36 months)
• Change in arm strength (Baseline, 12 months, 36 months)
• Change in leg strength (Baseline, 12 months, 36 months)
• Change in mobility (Baseline, 12 months, 36 months)

Eligibility information

Study locations

• Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department, Miami, Florida 33128 United States