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Table 3 Structure of the 7 intervention sessions in LiFE and gLiFE

From: Comparison of a group-delivered and individually delivered lifestyle-integrated functional exercise (LiFE) program in older persons: a randomized noninferiority trial

 

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2

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5

6

7

Aim

Introduction

Determination of activities, habit formation and problem solving

Intro

Familiarization

Repetition of the learned exercises, most positive experiences and greatest challenge in the execution of LiFE

Main part

LiFE principles

Cues, prompts

Upgrading

Coping planning

Resources for habit formation

Physical activity

Long-term success with LiFE

LiFE activities:

−4 activities (tandem stand, tandem walk, sit to stand, squatting)

-practice 2 of them [1 balance/1 strength]

Mediation of two new LiFE activities

-practice the activities

-keep/skip?

Repetition LiFE activities

-leaning

-walking on toes

-stepping over objects

-walking on heels

-walk more

-climbing stairs

-tighten muscles

-one-leg stand

-move sideways

-sit less

Action planning/implementation intentions

End

Assessments, wrap-up & “homework”