Research
Adherence
Walking group interventions targeting older adults (>61 years) are more effective at increasing physical activity than those targeting younger adults (≤60 years).
Walking groups are particularly beneficial for older adults. If you are over 60, joining a walking group may provide a significant boost to your physical activity levels.
GoodQualifiesMEDIUM confidence
Interventions which target adults from 18 to 59 years old had smaller effect sizes (d = 0.48, 95%CI from 0.27 to 0.69, n = 2548, k = 12, p < 0.0001) than interventions that target older adults (d = 0.57 95%CI from 0.17 to 0.98, n = 2024, k = 7, p < 0.005)
Why this rating
Statistically significant difference in effect sizes between subgroups, though fewer studies targeted older adults.
Source
Do interventions to promote walking in groups increase physical activity? A meta-analysis
Aikaterini Kassavou et al. · International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity · 2013
Meta-analysis · 19 studiesCited 195×
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