The Impacts of Engagement in Men's Sheds on Incidental Physical Activity and Wellbeing Outcomes
Men's Sheds appear to be a valuable approach for increasing light intensity physical activity, breaks in sedentary behaviours, and step count in older adults. However, additional Men's Shed activities specifically targeting increased movement may be required to realise greater impacts on health-related quality of life and wellbeing. SO WHAT?: Men's Sheds may provide a valuable opportunity to increase some indices of physical activity, which may contribute to better overall health. While these effects may be small for active Men's Shed members, these effects may be more appreciable for more sedentary individuals.
Authors
- Jim M. Wild (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7246-8660)
- Rebecca Talbot (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3020-7585)
- Peter M. McEvoy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2924-6760)
- James Joseph Clarke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3438-7461)
- Joanne Alexandra McVeigh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2446-3814)
- Brendan J Smith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5758-0032)
- Kirsten Holmes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9838-7538)
- Briana Guerrini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5660-7886)
- Jaxon Ashley
Institutions
- University of the Witwatersrand (ZA)
- Curtin University (AU)
- North Metropolitan Health Service (AU)
- Centre for Clinical Interventions (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health Promotion Journal of Australia
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.958
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Physical Activity and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.33
Funders
- Australian Government