Unfortunately, we are not recruiting more participants as we are finished with the data collection. A big thanks to everyone that has been involved!


Below are testimonials provided by participants who took part in our study.

My participation in the FAB study was life changing!! I am still doing the intervals and some of the circuit activities……and have started Two Chi classes!!

Anne, 66 – United Kingdom

I enjoyed my participation in the FAB study very much. It motivated me to get back into exercise. My fitness improved due to the FAB exercise programme, which made me feel like I got my mojo back. I have continued on with the exercise program even though I finished my participation in the study one year ago.

Jennifer, 64 – United Kingdom

The FAB study was interesting and challenging. It encouraged me to explore new ways of keeping fit and active. Running has become a very important part of my lifestyle. I am now trying to run regularly and I just completed my first 10k run event. I go to a runners class where everyone is at least 15 years younger than me, and I hold my own competently.

Karen, 62 – United Kingdom

Thoroughly enjoyed my participation in the FAB study (most of the time). It gave a target and gave me motivation to exercise.

Mike, 70 – United Kingdom

I enjoyed the experience of participating in the FAB study. I found it very interesting and I feel it was beneficial to me. It made me mentally and physically feel more positive overall.

Jane, 64 – United Kingdom

My participation in the FAB study has got me back to a certain level of fitness that I’d like to retain. Plus, it has given me the confidence to take on, and complete, a 50 mile Camino walk in Northern Spain.

Steve, 69 – United Kingdom

The FAB study inspired and motivated me to be more physically active during the study. After FAB was completed, I challenged myself by jogging/walking a half marathon just a month later. This is an achievement I wouldn’t have accomplished without participating in the FAB project.

Knut, 73 – Norway

My overall experience of the FAB study was that it was professionally conducted, and I found the participation comfortable with skilled and professional individuals involved. Participating in the FAB study has increased my confidence in training and maintaining physical activity. I feel more motivated to exercise as I see that I can do it and achieve good results.

Anne, 70 – Norway

Before participating, I had issues bending my left knee and had been using glucosamine for many years to alleviate my arthritis. After participating in FAB, I stopped taking the medication and noticed a significant improvement in the mobility of my knee. I have continued with my weekly circuit training session unchanged and can now do more push-ups than before. I have also maintained my weekly uphill interval session.

Kirsten, 74 – Norway

I have learned that my older body can handle exercise and that it has a positive impact both physically and mentally.

Inge, 80 – Norway

I have realized that I am capable of achieving more than I think, and it has strengthened my self-confidence in this area. I have become more aware of the importance of exercise as I age, which has contributed to a greater understanding of the significance of physical activity for my well-being.

Wenche, 62 – Norway

I have learned more about what I can do to improve my fitness and strengthen my muscles. I have felt a very positive effect on my well-being through my participation in the study.

Unni, 73 – Norway

The FAB study made me feel more energetic and lively, and I noticed an improvement in my concentration at work. I have proven to myself that I can achieve results if I set my mind to it, and I was impressed by what I was able to accomplish during the study.

Anne-Grethe, 61 – Norway

I had challenges with arthritis, but the gradual progression of training and exercises in FAB was highly beneficial for my health.

Anonymous, 65 – Norway

Kristiansand (Norway)

Sindre Herskedal Fosstveit

sindre.fosstveit@uia.no

Birmingham (UK)

Foyzul Rahman

F.Rahman@bham.ac.uk

Before you decide whether to take part it is important for you to understand why the research is being done and what it will involve. Please take time to read the following information carefully and discuss it with others if you wish to. Ask the researchers if there is anything that is not clear or if you would like more information. Take your time to decide whether you wish to take part or not.

Do you live in Birmingham (UK) or close to it? Choose the “Birmingham” option underneath. Do you live in Kristiansand (Norway) or close to it? Choose the “Kristiansand” option underneath.

The following information is specific for the participants living in the UK and who wants to participate in the study conducted in Birmingham.

What is the purpose of the study?

Who can participate in the project?

What will I be asked to do?

Do I have to take part and can I withdraw my consent?

Will my taking part in this study be kept confidential?

Will I be compensated for my participation?

What are the possible benefits of taking part?

What are the possible risks of taking part?

What happens to the answers I give?

What if something goes wrong? Who can I complain to?

Who can I ask for further information about the study?

Who is organising the research?

The following information is specific for the participants living in Norway and who wants to participate in the study conducted in Kristiansand.

What is the purpose of the study?

Who can participate in the project?

What will I be asked to do?

Do I have to take part and can I withdraw my consent?

Will my taking part in this study be kept confidential?

Will I be compensated for my participation?

What are the possible benefits of taking part?

What are the possible risks of taking part?

What happens to the answers I give?

What if something goes wrong? Who can I complain to?

Who can I ask for further information about the study?

Who is organising the research?

Følgende informasjon er spesifikk for deltakerne som bor i Norge og som ønsker å delta i studien utført i Kristiansand.

Hva er formålet med prosjektet?

Hvem kan delta i prosjektet?

Hva blir jeg bedt om å gjøre?

Må jeg delta, og kan jeg trekke tilbake samtykke?

Kan jeg delta konfidensielt?

Får jeg kompensasjon for å delta?

Hva er de mulige fordelene ved å delta?

Hva er den potensielle risikoen ved å delta?

Hva skjer med svarene jeg gir?

Hvem organiserer forskningen?

Hva hvis noe går galt? Hvem kan jeg klage til?

Hvor kan jeg finne mer informasjon om prosjektet?

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