A Qualitative Analysis of an Aerobic Interval Training Programme for Obese Outpatients Carried Out in a Hospital Context

Autor: Esther Cabanillas-Cruz; Christian López-Rodriguez; Cristina Romero-Blanco; Susana Aznar
Sprache: Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2020
Quelle: Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles
Online Zugang: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/1/312
https://doaj.org/toc/1660-4601
1660-4601
doi:10.3390/ijerph17010312
https://doaj.org/article/3ff1911c5cdf4328a82457a6ed3a11b6
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17010312
https://doaj.org/article/3ff1911c5cdf4328a82457a6ed3a11b6
Erfassungsnummer: ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:3ff1911c5cdf4328a82457a6ed3a11b6

Zusammenfassung

Purpose : To describe the experience of obese adults following participation in an indoor aerobic interval training (AIT) intervention. Methodology : Qualitative, in-depth semi-structured individual interviews, using phenomenology, with 24 obese adults (body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m 2 ) from the Endocrinology Department, at the Severo Ochoa Hospital in Leganés (Madrid). Questions were related to: (a) The physical activity (PA) programme, (b) their perspectives of the activity and exercise environment and (c) the perceived benefits from participation. Data were analysed with a constant comparison approach. Results : The main patients’ reasons for beginning the programme were motivations to take part including weight loss, health improvement and doctors’ recommendation. Also, patients showed doubts and feelings of apprehension at the beginning of the intervention. Patients highlighted the role of the instructor, feelings of exercising in a safe environment, a good intervention and accessibility of the facility. They reported an improvement in their quality of life and recommended continuing the program. Conclusions : (1) Common themes in the qualitative analysis included enjoyment of the activity and a desire to maintain physical fitness, (2) AIT was perceived as a suitable exercise programme for this population and (3) recommendations for further investigation to understand the role of PA programmes for people with obesity.