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Table 4 Self-reported type of physical activity* for the overall sample and according to age group (Adult, Older adult, Oldest old) for participants with observations carried forward

From: Dance on: a mixed-method study into the feasibility and effectiveness of a dance programme to increase physical activity levels and wellbeing in adults and older adults

 

Overall sample (n = 680)

Adult (n = 74)

Older adult (n = 381)

Oldest Old (n = 104)

Median (IQR)

Walking(min/week)

 Baseline

0 (0, 90.0)

0 (0, 157.5)

0 (0,77.5)

0 (0, 90.0)

 3 months

30.0 (0, 180.0)

70.0 (0,227.5)

0 (0,135.0)

40.0 (0,165.0)

 6 months

60.0 (0, 240.0)

30.0 (0,190.0)

72.5 (0,370.0)

50.0 (0, 180.0)

 12 months

90.0 (0, 285.0)

30.0 (0,190.0)

90.0 (0,300.0)

110.0 (0, 261.0)

Fitness (min/week)

 Baseline

0 (0, 0)

0 (0, 60.0)

0 (0,0)

0 (0, 0)

 3 months

45.0 (0, 60.0)

0 (0, 60.0)

30.0 (0,60.0)

30.0 (0, 82.5)

 6 months

60.0 (30.0, 116.25)

30.0 (30.0, 65.0)

60.0 (15.0, 120.0)

60.0 (30.0, 97.5)

 12 months

60.0 (30.0, 120.0)

60.0 (52.5, 60.0)

60.0 (30.0, 120.0)

60.0 (30.0, 180.0)

  1. Data are presented as median and interquartile range. Abbreviations: min minutes, n number
  2. Age group: adult (65 <), older adult (65–84), oldest old (85 +)
  3. *Physical activity defined as any activity (walking and/or sport/fitness/dance) sufficient to raise breathing rate in previous 7 days