RESULTS
waist-to-hip ratio (WHR).
The groups did not differ significantly with respect to frequency or intensity of pre-program exercise. A significantly higher percentage of the intervention group than the control group exercised for at least 30 minutes per exercise session. The overall level of exercise tended to be low to moderate in both groups.
Perceived self-efficacy of exercise in the intervention and control groups
Mean self-efficacy improved in both groups from pretest to posttest. According to paired t-test, the results showed that the intervention group had