Cardiorespiratory benefits of group exercise among adults with serious mental illness

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Abstract

This study examined cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) among adults with serious mental illness (SMI) participating in group exercise classes. Overweight and obese adults with SMI were randomized to either a control condition or a weight management condition with group exercise classes (n = 222). Submaximal bicycle ergometry was used to assess CRF at baseline, 6 and 18 months. Those with ≥ 66% participation in the exercise classes had a lower heart rate response at 6 and 18 month follow-up. Participation in group exercise classes was associated with improved short and long term cardiovascular fitness among adults with SMI.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)85-87
Number of pages3
JournalPsychiatry research
Volume256
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2017

Keywords

  • Cardiorespiratory fitness
  • Physical activity
  • Serious mental illness

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Psychiatry and Mental health
  • Biological Psychiatry

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