Selecting a Group Exercise Class for Your Patient

2006 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 199-201
Author(s):  
Kelli Christensen ◽  
Robert Kushner
Keyword(s):  
Group Exercise ◽  
Exercise Class

A qualitative exploration of the impact of a 12-week group exercise class for those moderately affected with multiple sclerosis

2012 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. C. Learmonth ◽  
R. Marshall-McKenna ◽  
L. Paul ◽  
P. Mattison ◽  
L. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Group Exercise ◽  
Exercise Class ◽  
Qualitative Exploration ◽  
The Impact

Comparing a Yoga Class with a Resistance Exercise Class: Effects on Body Satisfaction and Social Physique Anxiety in University Women

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 1202-1209 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberley L. Gammage ◽  
Breanne Drouin ◽  
Larkin Lamarche
Keyword(s):  
Body Image ◽  
Resistance Exercise ◽  
Body Satisfaction ◽  
Social Physique Anxiety ◽  
Group Exercise ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Yoga Class ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Exercise Class ◽  
State Body

Purpose:The current study compared a single yoga group exercise class and a resistance group exercise class for their effects on state body satisfaction and social physique anxiety in women.Methods:A pretest-posttest design was used. Participants (N = 46) completed both a resistance exercise class and yoga class in a counterbalanced order. Measures of body satisfaction and social physique anxiety were completed immediately before and after each class.Results:A 2 (time) × 2 (class type) repeatedmeasures multiple analysis of variance showed a significant overall Time × Class Type interaction (F2,44 = 5.69, P < .01, η p2 = .21). There was a significant increase in body satisfaction after the yoga class. After both classes, there was a significant decrease in social physique anxiety, but the magnitude of the change was larger after the yoga class than after the resistance class.Conclusions:Both types of exercise class were associated with improvements in body image, but there were greater improvements after the yoga class. This study provided evidence of the positive effects of yoga for reducing state social physique anxiety and increasing state body satisfaction, adding to correlational evidence suggesting that yoga is particularly beneficial for improving body image-related outcomes in women.

scholarly journals Will ‘we’ continue to exercise? The associations between group identification, identity leadership, and relational identification on group exercise class adherence

2021 ◽  
pp. 174795412098714
Author(s):  
Laura F Rowe ◽  
Matthew J Slater
Keyword(s):  
Social Identity ◽  
Group Identification ◽  
Group Exercise ◽  
Class Attendance ◽  
Dimensional Group ◽  
Relational Identification ◽  
Leadership Behaviour ◽  
The Social ◽  
Exercise Class ◽  
Social Identity Approach

The present study sought to provide support for the roles of both the social identity approach (group identification and identity leadership) and relational identification in adherence to group exercise classes. One hundred and twenty U.K. based group exercise class attendees completed an online survey in a cross-sectional design. Group identification, perceptions of identity leadership behaviour, and relational identification were not significantly associated with length of class attendance. However, both identity leadership behaviour of the class instructor and ingroup affect (measured as an element of multi-dimensional group identification), were significantly associated with expected likelihood of continued class participation. For every 1 unit increase in the identity leadership and in-group affect measures respectively, participants were 1.9 and 2.0 times more likely to be ‘at or near 100%’ likely to continue vs not. Social identity variables were not associated with how long exercisers had been attending class, but identity leadership and ingroup affect are positive influencers of expected future adherence. Further research into the social identity approach and identity leadership behaviour regards exercise class attendance tenure vs volume is warranted and is likely to benefit from the use of multi-dimensional group identification measures.

Exploring patient experiences of participating in a group exercise class for the management of nonspecific shoulder pain

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 464-471 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Barrett ◽  
Amy Hayes ◽  
Mags Kelleher ◽  
Carmela Conroy ◽  
Katie Robinson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Shoulder Pain ◽  
Patient Experiences ◽  
Group Exercise ◽  
Exercise Class

scholarly journals The Impact of a Dementia-Friendly Exercise Class on People Living with Dementia: A Mixed-Methods Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (12) ◽  
pp. 4562
Author(s):  
Annabelle Long ◽  
Claudio Di Lorito ◽  
Pip Logan ◽  
Vicky Booth ◽  
Louise Howe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Cognitive Outcome ◽  
Group Exercise ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Short Period ◽  
Exercise Class ◽  
Exercise Classes ◽  
The Impact

Exercise has multiple benefits for people living with dementia. A programme of group exercise classes for people with dementia and their family carers has been established in a University sports centre. This study aims to explore the impact of this programme on participants with dementia and their carers. A mixed-methods design including a prospective, repeated measures cohort study followed by focus groups was employed. Physiological and cognitive outcome measures were repeated at baseline and three months in a cohort of people with dementia attending a group exercise class. Focus groups on the participants’ experiences and their perceptions of the impact of the exercise class on their lives were then conducted. The results were analysed and mapped on a model, to illustrate the components that most likely promote participation. Sixteen participants (n = 8 with dementia, and n = 8 carers) were recruited, and completed both baseline and follow up assessments. Positive mean differences were found in physical activity (4.44), loneliness (1.75), mood (1.33) and cognition (1.13). Ten participants were included in the focus groups, which found that accessibility of the exercise venue, opportunities for socialisation and staff who were experienced working with people living with dementia were key to participants reporting benefits. The four key themes from the focus group data were synthesised to produce a model outlining the components that might generate a positive impact of the exercise classes and promote participation. Exercise classes for people with dementia can be delivered with success in novel environments such as University sports centres. There is some indication of improvement over a short period of time. The model derived from this study will inform strategies to promote attendance at dementia-friendly exercise classes.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of a Group Exercise Class vs. Home Exercise Program as a Follow-up to Physical Therapy for Older Adults with High Fall Risk

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha Hinman ◽  
Patrice Hazen
Keyword(s):  
Multivariate Analysis ◽  
Exercise Program ◽  
Home Exercise ◽  
Traditional Model ◽  
Group Exercise ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Exercise Frequency ◽  
Home Exercise Program ◽  
Balance Confidence ◽  
Exercise Class

This quasi-experimental study compared the results of a traditional model of physical therapy (PT) care to a PT wellness model known as GroupHab. The traditional model included discharge from PT with a home exercise program (HEP) to be self-administered with or without the addition of a community-based exercise program. The wellness model included participation in a PT-designed and supervised group exercise program (GroupHab class) in an outpatient clinical setting following discharge from PT. Independent t-tests were used to compare the number of falls, exercise frequency, and exercise duration between the two groups. A repeated measures, analysis of variance (RM-ANOVA) compared changes in balance confidence scores both within and between groups, and a multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) analyzed group differences across multiple quality of life ratings using the SF-20. All data were analyzed at the 0.05 alpha level using SPSS 24 statistical software. Our results showed a significantly greater reduction in recurrent falls among the GroupHab wellness group compared to the HEP group (t=2.811, p=0.009). The resulting odds ratio for subsequent falls was 2.2 among HEP participants and 0.2 among GroupHab participants. Exercise adherence was also greater for those who participated in the GroupHab class They documented greater exercise frequency (t= -3.253, p=0.002) and more exercise minutes (t= -7.188, p<0.001) than those who participated in the HEP. When comparing changes in the participants’ balance confidence, we found an average increase of 5% among GroupHab participants compared to a 6% decrease among HEP participants (F=16.877, p<0.001, power=0.981). Although our multivariate analysis of the SF-20 scores revealed no significant difference overall (F=0.768, p=0.73), the univariate analyses showed significantly greater improvements among GroupHab participants in selected areas of physical function. These results suggest that at-risk older adults who are discharged into a functionally-based group exercise class are less likely to experience recurrent falls more likely to have more confidence in their balance than those who are discharged with a standard HEP and/or use of community-based exercise classes.  

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