Rugby Fans in Training New Zealand (RUFIT-NZ): a pilot randomized controlled trial of a healthy lifestyle program for overweight men delivered through professional rugby clubs in New Zealand

• Main Authors: Ralph Maddison (Author), Elaine Anne Hargreaves (Author), Sally Wyke (Author), Cindy M. Gray (Author), Kate Hunt (Author), Justin Ihirangi Heke (Author), Stephen Kara (Author), Cliona Ni Mhurchu (Author), Andrew Jull (Author), Yannan Jiang (Author), Gerhard Sundborn (Author), Samantha Marsh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Healthy lifestyle programs that are designed specifically to appeal to and support men to improve lifestyle behaviors and lose weight are needed. The Rugby Fans in Training-New Zealand (RUFIT-NZ) program is delivered by professional rugby clubs and inspired by the successful Foot...