Zakkoyya H. Lewis
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View article: Chair Fitness Program for Improved Strength and Physical Function for Older Adults: A Pilot Comparative Effectiveness Study
Chair Fitness Program for Improved Strength and Physical Function for Older Adults: A Pilot Comparative Effectiveness Study Open
Within the US, people are experiencing longer life expectancy, yet these extended lifespans have not necessarily translated into years living in good health. Musculoskeletal degenerative diseases are particularly prevalent amongst older ad…
View article: A Deeper Look into Exercise Intensity Tracking through Mobile Applications: A Brief Report
A Deeper Look into Exercise Intensity Tracking through Mobile Applications: A Brief Report Open
Mobile fitness applications (apps) allow for time-efficient opportunities for physical activity. Current research suggests that fitness apps do not accurately comply with the frequency, intensity, time, and type (FITT) principle. FITT is a…
View article: The Efficacy of Yoga Interventions for Children with Autism: A Systematic Review
The Efficacy of Yoga Interventions for Children with Autism: A Systematic Review Open
The purpose of this study was to produce a systematic review of the efficacy of yoga interventions on behaviors in children with autism. Literature was searched through MEDLINE, Sports Medicine & Education Index, ERIC, Education Research C…
View article: Coping Strategies in Young Adults
Coping Strategies in Young Adults Open
This study's purpose was to identify coping strategies used by young adults to manage their stress and anxiety. This study was an online self-reported survey.
View article: Assessing the Suitability of a Virtual ‘Pink Warrior’ for Older Breast Cancer Survivors during COVID-19: A Pilot Study
Assessing the Suitability of a Virtual ‘Pink Warrior’ for Older Breast Cancer Survivors during COVID-19: A Pilot Study Open
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted the conduct of in-person physical activity (PA) interventions among older survivors of BC, who need such interventions to stay active and prevent functional decline. We tested the feasibility of virtually del…
View article: Feasibility and Acceptability of an Active Video Game–Based Physical Activity Support Group (Pink Warrior) for Survivors of Breast Cancer: Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial
Feasibility and Acceptability of an Active Video Game–Based Physical Activity Support Group (Pink Warrior) for Survivors of Breast Cancer: Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial Open
Background Survivors of breast cancer with functional limitations have a 40% higher mortality rate than those without. Despite the known benefits of physical activity (PA), <40% of survivors of breast cancer meet the recommendations for PA…
View article: Embedding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into a Kinesiology Curriculum: A Detailed Report of a Curriculum Redesign
Embedding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into a Kinesiology Curriculum: A Detailed Report of a Curriculum Redesign Open
Students need to be properly prepared by their education to work respectfully and effectively with diverse populations and in diverse environments. Our purpose is twofold: (i) to provide a thorough description of the curriculum redesign pr…
View article: The Protocol and Feasibility Results of a Preliminary Instagram-Based Physical Activity Promotion Study
The Protocol and Feasibility Results of a Preliminary Instagram-Based Physical Activity Promotion Study Open
Background: Social media-based interventions are commonly used mode of delivery for physical activity promotion interventions. Instagram is an understudied social media platform and our purpose was to describe a detailed study protocol and…
View article: Analysis of the Behavioral Change and Utility Features of Electronic Activity Monitors
Analysis of the Behavioral Change and Utility Features of Electronic Activity Monitors Open
The aim of this study was to perform a content analysis of electronic activity monitors that also evaluates utility features, code behavior change techniques included in the monitoring systems, and align the results with intervention funct…
View article: Effect of Electronic Activity Monitors and Pedometers on Health: Results from the TAME Health Pilot Randomized Pragmatic Trial
Effect of Electronic Activity Monitors and Pedometers on Health: Results from the TAME Health Pilot Randomized Pragmatic Trial Open
Background: Brief counseling and self-monitoring with a pedometer are common practice within primary care for physical activity promotion. It is unknown how high-tech electronic activity monitors compare to pedometers within this setting. …
View article: The Effects of Loaded Plyometric Exercise during Warm-Up on Subsequent Sprint Performance in Collegiate Track Athletes: A Randomized Trial
The Effects of Loaded Plyometric Exercise during Warm-Up on Subsequent Sprint Performance in Collegiate Track Athletes: A Randomized Trial Open
Prior evidence demonstrates the efficacy by which plyometric activities during warm-up conditions augment the subsequent performance in power-centric exercise. We investigated the acute effects of loaded jump squats incorporated into a sta…
View article: The utility of wearable fitness trackers and implications for increased engagement: An exploratory, mixed methods observational study
The utility of wearable fitness trackers and implications for increased engagement: An exploratory, mixed methods observational study Open
Objective To explore which features of wearable fitness trackers are used and deemed helpful. Methods Forty-seven participants took part in an online survey. All participants were over 18 years of age and owned a wearable device that objec…
View article: Social Support Patterns of Middle-Aged and Older Adults Within a Physical Activity App: Secondary Mixed Method Analysis
Social Support Patterns of Middle-Aged and Older Adults Within a Physical Activity App: Secondary Mixed Method Analysis Open
Background Physical activity (PA) is critical for maintaining independence and delaying mobility disability in aging adults. However, 27 to 44% of older adults in the United States are meeting the recommended PA level. Activity trackers ar…
View article: Social Support Patterns of Middle-Aged and Older Adults Within a Physical Activity App: Secondary Mixed Method Analysis (Preprint)
Social Support Patterns of Middle-Aged and Older Adults Within a Physical Activity App: Secondary Mixed Method Analysis (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Physical activity (PA) is critical for maintaining independence and delaying mobility disability in aging adults. However, 27 to 44% of older adults in the United States are meeting the recommended PA level. Activity trackers a…
View article: Brief Report: Active Ingredients for Adherence to a Tracker-Based Physical Activity Intervention in Older Adults
Brief Report: Active Ingredients for Adherence to a Tracker-Based Physical Activity Intervention in Older Adults Open
Objectives: To identify factors associated with weekly adherence to a 12-week tracker-based activity intervention in older adults. Method: Using generalized linear mixed models in a secondary analysis ( N = 35), we examined factors associa…
View article: The feasibility and RE-AIM evaluation of the TAME health pilot study
The feasibility and RE-AIM evaluation of the TAME health pilot study Open
View article: The Impact of 10-Year Physical Activity Changes on 7-Year Mortality in Older Mexican Americans
The Impact of 10-Year Physical Activity Changes on 7-Year Mortality in Older Mexican Americans Open
Background: We investigated the association between 10 years of change in physical activity (PA) levels and 7-year all-cause mortality. Methods: Mexican American adults aged 67 and older (N = 803) participating in the Hispanic Established …
View article: Effect of Home- and Community-Based Physical Activity Interventions on Physical Function Among Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Effect of Home- and Community-Based Physical Activity Interventions on Physical Function Among Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
View article: Feasibility and Acceptability of a Wearable Technology Physical Activity Intervention With Telephone Counseling for Mid-Aged and Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial
Feasibility and Acceptability of a Wearable Technology Physical Activity Intervention With Telephone Counseling for Mid-Aged and Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial Open
Clinicaltrials.gov NCT01869348; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01869348 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6odlIolqy).
View article: Social Support and Actual Versus Expected Length of Stay in Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities
Social Support and Actual Versus Expected Length of Stay in Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities Open
View article: Testing Activity Monitors’ Effect on Health: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial Among Older Primary Care Patients
Testing Activity Monitors’ Effect on Health: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial Among Older Primary Care Patients Open
ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02554435; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02554435 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation/6fUlW5tdT).
View article: Testing the effects of narrative and play on physical activity among breast cancer survivors using mobile apps: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Testing the effects of narrative and play on physical activity among breast cancer survivors using mobile apps: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial Open
View article: The Role of Physical Activity and Physical Function on the Risk of Falls in Older Mexican Americans
The Role of Physical Activity and Physical Function on the Risk of Falls in Older Mexican Americans Open
We investigated the relationship between physical activity and physical function on the risk of falls over time in a cohort of Mexican-American adults aged 75 and older from the Hispanic Established Population for the Epidemiologic Study o…
View article: Using an electronic activity monitor system as an intervention modality: A systematic review
Using an electronic activity monitor system as an intervention modality: A systematic review Open
These studies provide preliminary evidence suggesting that EAMS can increase physical activity and decrease weight significantly, but their efficacy compared to other interventions has not yet been demonstrated. More high-quality randomize…