Dose-Response Effects of a Web-Based Physical Activity Program on Body Composition and Metabolic Health in Inactive Older Adults: Additional Analyses of a Randomized Controlled Trial

• Main Authors: Vroege, David P (Author), Wijsman, Carolien A (Author), Broekhuizen, Karen (Author), de Craen, Anton JM (Author), van Heemst, Diana (Author), van der Ouderaa, Frans JG (Author), van Mechelen, Willem (Author), Slagboom, P Eline (Author), Catt, Michael (Author), Westendorp, Rudi GJ (Author), Verhagen, Evert ALM (Author), Mooijaart, Simon P (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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BackgroundLow physical activity is a major risk factor for several age-related diseases. Recently, we showed in a randomized controlled trial that a 12-week Web-based intervention (Philips DirectLife) to increase physical activity was effective in increasing physical activity levels and metabolic he...