A Weight-Loss and Healthy Living Program for Men Delivered in Swedish Football and Ice-Hockey Clubs (ViSiT): Results from the ViSiT Feasibility Study — Oak Academic Publishing
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A Weight-Loss and Healthy Living Program for Men Delivered in Swedish Football and Ice-Hockey Clubs (ViSiT): Results from the ViSiT Feasibility Study
Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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Center for Health and Performance, Department of Food and Nutrition and Sport Science, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
1 Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
2 Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
3 Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
4 Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
5 Department of Medical and Health Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
6 Center for Health and Performance, Department of Food and Nutrition and Sport Science, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
Background: Men appear less interested than women in engaging in health-promoting programs. We investigated the feasibility and proof of concept of a novel intervention program targeting male supporters of professional sports clubs. Methods: Our intervention is called ViSiT and the target population in this study was overweight male supporters aged 35 - 65 years with a body mass index ≥ 28 kg/m 2 , recruited through one football and one ice-hockey club. The participants ( n = 22) participated in a 12-week lifestyle intervention with a 52-week follow-up. Body fat was assessed using bioelectrical impedance analysis. Results: The retention rate was high with 21 participants completing the 12-week program and 17 attending at least 10 of 12 sessions. Mean (standard deviation) body weight and fat reduction after 12 weeks was 8.2 (4.6) kg and 6.6 (3.6) kg, respectively. At 52 weeks, body weight and fat reduction were maintained at 6.4 (6.7) kg and 4.5 (6.5) kg. Even after 52 weeks follow-up, the participants appreciated most components of the ViSiT program and perceived the ViSiT program to have high impact on most health-related aspects investigated. Conclusions: The ViSiT program demonstrated a successful retention rate and clinically relevant weight reduction in Swedish overweight men. The maintenance of bodyweight reduction and positive experience after 1 year indicate a long-term effect of the ViSiT concept.
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