Physical Fitness Gains Following Simple Environmental Change
Abstract
Inactivity is the risk factor with potentially the greatest public health impact according to the 1989 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force report. This study reports changes in the physical fitness level following simple changes aimed at enabling community members to more easily adapt active life- styles. Simple environmental and social alterations were made at a San Diego Naval Air Station. A cohort of active-duty personnel from within this community (n=1,609) was administered both a physical readiness test (PRT) and a lifestyle questionnaire at baseline and at one year. The PRT consisted of a 1.5-mile timed run, sit-ups, push ups, and percent body fat components while the questionnaire addressed demographs, current exercise behavior, and attitudes towards exercise. Keywords: Physical fitness, Prevention, Environmental change, Inactivity, Exercise (physiology), Lifestyle.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 02, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA223781
Entities
People
- Charles V. Chesson Ii
- D. S. Nice
- Jerry M. Linenger
Organizations
- Naval Health Research Center