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  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science

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  • Aging population requires novel strategies to promote physical activity.
  • Vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity (VILPA) offers a potential solution.
  • Intervention adaptation is crucial for real-world application in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To adapt VILPA intervention content for older adults.
  • To determine effective implementation strategies and delivery modes for VILPA support materials.
  • To consult stakeholders, including health professionals and adults transitioning to retirement.

Main Methods:

  • A two-phase qualitative approach was used.
  • Phase 1 involved interviews with 10 health professionals to amend the intervention.
  • Phase 2 involved focus groups with 15 adults transitioning to retirement to assess feasibility and acceptability.

Main Results:

  • Key recommended strategies include education, social support, self-monitoring, rewards, and prompts.
  • Participants preferred paper-based materials for VILPA intervention delivery.
  • Stakeholders suggested a printed booklet with weekly checklists for self-monitoring.

Conclusions:

  • This study represents the first translation of VILPA research into a real-world intervention.
  • The adapted VILPA intervention shows promise for increasing physical activity in older adults.
  • The intervention offers flexible opportunities for physical activity engagement anytime, anywhere.