Changes in leisure-time physical activity after transition to retirement: a follow-up study

International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

Ossi Rahkonen¹  Eero Lahelma¹  Mikko Laaksonen¹  Jouni Lahti¹ 

[1] Department of Public Health, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland

关键词: follow-up;    health;    retirement;    Physical activity;   

Others  :  1154115
DOI  :  10.1186/1479-5868-8-36

 received in 2010-11-04, accepted in 2011-04-23,  发布年份 2011

【 摘 要 】

Background

Retirement is a major life change that is likely to affect lifestyles. The aim of this study was to examine changes in leisure-time physical activity of moderate and vigorous intensity among ageing employees facing transition to retirement over a follow-up of 5-7 years.

Methods

The baseline data were collected by questionnaire surveys in 2000-2002 among 40-60-year-old employees of the City of Helsinki. A follow-up survey was conducted among the baseline respondents in 2007 (n = 7332, response rate 83%). Those who were on disability retirement at the follow-up were distinguished from old-age retirees. Leisure-time physical activity was measured using similar questions in both surveys.

Results

Old-age retirees increased significantly their time spent in moderate-intensity physical activity: women 31 minutes per week and men 42 minutes per week on average. Such changes were not found among disability retirees or those remaining employed. There were no changes in vigorous activity. Leisure-time physical inactivity at follow-up was lower among old-age retirees compared with employees of nearly the same age. Adjustments made for potential baseline covariates had no effects on these findings.

Conclusions

Transition to old-age retirement was associated with an increase in moderate-intensity leisure-time physical activity and a decrease in the proportion of inactive. Encouraging people to leisure-time physical activity after retirement is worthwhile as the increase in free time brings new possibilities for it.

【 授权许可】

   
2011 Lahti et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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