Abstract
Summary Objective This study examined the effects of a walking program on exercise stereotypes, quality of life and health-related functions of older sedentary females. Methods Fifty-two older sedentary females ( M age = 78.54 years, age range: 67–97; SD = 7.37) participated in the study. The 3-month physical activity (PA) program, which consisted of two 45-minute supervised and individualized walking sessions per week, was associated with the activation of counter-stereotypical information about the benefits of PA for older adults, as well as self-efficacy enhancement techniques. Results The results showed that compared to the control group, the PA group scored higher for beliefs about the benefits of PA in the elderly, perceived physical value and sport competence, physical appearance, quality of life, and physical endurance, and scored lower for beliefs about the negative effects of PA. Conclusion These findings indicate that beliefs about PA can be enhanced in old sedentary females through targeted PA intervention, thus providing support to a malleable conception of exercise stereotypes in older adults.
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