Did people stick to their step goals?
Abstract P212: Adherence Trends to a Remotely Supervised Weight Loss and Exercise Training Intervention to Improve Rheumatoid Arthritis Cardiovascular Risk
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Adherence to a basic step goal was just as high in the control group as in the intensively supported group.
It contradicts the common belief that remote supervision or high-touch interventions are necessary to drive behavior change, especially in older adults with chronic illness.
Practical Takeaways
Set a daily step goal of 6,000 steps if you have rheumatoid arthritis and want to increase activity—it’s achievable even without coaching.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Adherence to a basic step goal was just as high in the control group as in the intensively supported group.
It contradicts the common belief that remote supervision or high-touch interventions are necessary to drive behavior change, especially in older adults with chronic illness.
Practical Takeaways
Set a daily step goal of 6,000 steps if you have rheumatoid arthritis and want to increase activity—it’s achievable even without coaching.
Publication
Journal
Circulation
Year
2024
Authors
Katherine A Collins, Leanna M. Ross, Alyssa M. Sudnick, B. Andonian, Kim M. Huffman
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Claims (4)
Older adults with rheumatoid arthritis and obesity were able to hit their daily step goals—averaging more than 7,000 steps—even without extra coaching, whether they got special support or just regular advice.
Older adults with rheumatoid arthritis stuck to daily walking goals better than to harder workouts like aerobics or strength training — even though they still followed those pretty well too.
Older adults with rheumatoid arthritis and obesity stuck to a diet plan to lose 7% of their weight 94% of the time when guided remotely — much better than how often they stick to exercise plans like cardio or strength training.
Having someone guide and check in on your exercise and eating habits helps you stick with it, try harder, and track your food more accurately.