Researchers seek women’s help with study

February 11, 2008

ASU’s Department of Exercise and Wellness needs women between the ages of 45-65 for a study looking at six physical activity questionnaires, as well as tests of walking performance that commonly are used in larger studies of women’s health.<separator></separator>This study also will examine whether physical activity is related to health issues that are unique to middle-aged women, such as menopausal symptoms.<separator></separator>The requirement for potential volunteers include:<separator></separator>• Women ages 45-65 who are able to walk at least one block without a cane, walker or wheelchair, and are free of conditions that would affect their ability to be physically active.<separator></separator>• Able to communicate in English.<separator></separator>• Able to participate for six consecutive weeks (a one-hour visit at ASU’s Polytechnic campus in Mesa each week).<separator></separator>• Able to wear two matchbook-sized movement monitors for the entire study, as well as the ability to complete questionnaires and some lab-based fitness tests.<separator></separator>The benefits to participants include:<separator></separator>• Evaluation of exercise capacity by taking a treadmill walking test.<separator></separator>• Physical activity levels from activity monitors.<separator></separator>• Body composition measures (height, weight, waist circumference and body fat percentage).<separator></separator>• Compensation of $75 for the completion of all six weeks.<separator></separator>The study is being funded by a grant from the American Sports Medicine Paffenbarger-Blair Fund for Epidemiological Research on Physical Activity.<separator></separator>For more information, or to volunteer as a participant, contact Kelley Pettee at (480) 727-1568 or <a href="mailto:kelley.pettee@asu.edu">kelley.pettee@asu.edu</a>, or Melanie Mitros at (480) 727-1967 or <a href="mailto:melanie.mitros@asu.edu">melanie.mitros@asu.edu</a> by March 3.

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