Study Name:
Shape Up!

Principal Investigator:
Rachel Pruchno, PhD

Project Director/Coordinator:
Brian Frye, MS

Brief Summary of Research Initiative:
This pilot study is examining the role of differing exercise modalities on the health and well-being of overweight and obese women 50 and better. Participants were randomly assigned to either the strength training group or the cardiovascular group. They are expected to exercise at 3, 1-hour sessions throughout the 12 week intervention. Primary outcome variables include the change in fitness items along with changes in their psychological profile.

Sample Size:
52

Funding Source:
The Foundation of UMDNJ

Dates of Study:
Start: July, 2006
End: June, 2007

Start-End Field Period:
September 18, 2006-December 8, 2006

Method of Data Collection:
Physical fitness assessments were administered individually to each participant. Self-administered surveys were also completed by participants.

Design (Cross-sectional, etc.):
Randomized Controlled Trial

Major Findings:
Pending