The Traditional Fit & Strong! Program
Our original in-person program has been offered to seniors throughout the country through our partner organizations.
All programs adhere to a core set of standards that ensure the maximum benefit to all participants.
Core Program Features Heading link
Program Features
- Evidence-based program
- Designed to promote physical activity and
behavior change for persons with osteoarthritis - 24 Sessions – 90 minutes each
- First 60 minutes focus on flexibility, low-impact aerobics, and lower body function
- Final 30 minutes focus on health education and group problem solving
- Participants develop personalized action plans
- Designed to be effective, fun, and engaging
Publications Heading link
Hughes, S. L., Seymour, R. B., Campbell, R., Pollak, N., Huber, G., & Sharma, L. (2004). Impact of the fit and strong intervention on older adults with osteoarthritis. The Gerontologist, 44(2), 217-228. (Document will open in a new tab)
Hughes, S. L., Williams, B., Molina, L. C., Bayles, C., Bryant, L. L., Harris, J. R., … & Watkins, K. (2005). Characteristics of physical activity programs for older adults: results of a multisite survey. The Gerontologist, 45(5), 667-675. (Document will open in a new tab)
Hughes, S. L., Seymour, R. B., Campbell, R. T., Huber, G., Pollak, N., Sharma, L., & Desai, P. (2006). Long-term impact of Fit and Strong! on older adults with osteoarthritis. The Gerontologist, 46(6), 801-814. (Document will open in a new tab)
Hughes, S. L., Seymour, R. B., Campbell, R. T., Desai, P., Huber, G., & Chang, H. J. (2010). Fit and strong: bolstering maintenance of physical activity among older adults with lower-extremity osteoarthritis. American journal of health behavior, 34(6), 750-763. (Document will open in a new tab)
Hughes, S. L., Leith, K. H., Marquez, D. X., Moni, G., Nguyen, H. Q., Desai, P., & Jones, D. L. (2011). Physical activity and older adults: expert consensus for a new research agenda. The Gerontologist, 51(6), 822-832. (Document will open in a new tab)