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Exercise Choices of Retired Australian Weightlifters
Citation
Fratangelo, G and McNaughton, LR, Exercise Choices of Retired Australian Weightlifters, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 11, (1) pp. 29-34. ISSN 1064-8011 (1997) [Refereed Article]
DOI: doi:10.1519/1533-4287(1997)011<0029:ECORAW>2.3.CO;2
Abstract
This study examined exercise trends among retired weightlifters in order to make appropriate recommendations that may enable them to exercise more effectively to maintain fitness. Retired weightlifters were surveyed to determine exercise preference, recreation choices, any specific weight training exercises, and weight equipment used. A total of 100 responded (76% return rate). The weightlifters were also surveyed on their feelings about retirement. The survey revealed that retired weightlifters initially become involved in many physical activities but their involvement decreases as years go by. Of the respondents, 40% considered 60 to 69 min of exercise per week as sufficient for enhancing fitness. The most popular activities were general weight training, jogging, gardening, swimming, squash, and walking. The longer their retirement, the greater their participation in recreational activities. Long-term adherence to physical exercise was influenced by age at retirement. In all, 70% of the respondents thought counseling on retirement from sport would help weightlifters cope better with retirement. © 1997 National Strength & Conditioning Association.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Research Division: | Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services |
Research Group: | Other commerce, management, tourism and services |
Research Field: | Other commerce, management, tourism and services not elsewhere classified |
Objective Division: | Expanding Knowledge |
Objective Group: | Expanding knowledge |
Objective Field: | Expanding knowledge in human society |
UTAS Author: | Fratangelo, G (Mr Fratangelo) |
UTAS Author: | McNaughton, LR (Professor Lars McNaughton) |
ID Code: | 10320 |
Year Published: | 1997 |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 2 |
Deposited By: | Secondary and Post-Compulsory Education |
Deposited On: | 1997-08-01 |
Last Modified: | 2011-08-11 |
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