Rugby Fans in Training New Zealand (RUFIT-NZ)

Status: Current

Dates: 2018 - 2021

Māori Relevant Content: Yes

Funding:

  • Health Research Council (HRC Project Grants, 2018 - 2021)

Project Abstract

A healthy lifestyle program that appeals to, and supports, obese New Zealand (NZ) European, Maori (indigenous) and Pasifika men to achieve weight loss is urgently needed. In Scotland, Football Fans in Training (FFIT), a weight management and healthy lifestyle program for overweight and obese men aged 35–65 years , delivered by community coaching staff at professional football clubs, has been shown to be beneficial and cost-effective. A pilot program inspired by FFIT but delivered by professional rugby clubs in NZ (n =?96) was shown to be effective in weight loss, improved physiological outcomes, and adherence to healthy lifestyle behaviors in overweight and obese men. The objective of this trial is to determine the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the Rugby Fans in Training New Zealand (RUFIT-NZ) program.

Researchers - UC Staff

Researchers - Non-UC Staff

  • Claire Arandjus: Researcher; National Institute for Health Innovation, University of Auckland
  • Amanda Calder: Researcher; National Institute for Health Innovation, University of Auckland
  • Helen Eyles: Associate Investigator; National Institute for Health Innovation and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Auckland
  • Cindy Gray: Associate Investigator; Institute for Health and Wellbeing, College of Social Sciences, University of Glasgow
  • Elaine Hargreaves: Associate Investigator; School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Otago
  • Ihirangi Heke: Associate Investigator; Heke Consulting
  • Kate Hunt: Associate Investigator; Institute for Social Marketing, Faculty of Health and Sports Sciences, University of Stirling
  • Yannan Jiang: Associate Investigator; National Institute for Health Innovation, University of Auckland
  • Stephen Kara: Associate Investigator; Axis Sport Medicine Clinic
  • David Lubans: Associate Investigator; School of Education, Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition University of Newcastle
  • Ralph Maddison: Principal Investigator; National Institute for Health Innovation, University of Auckland,
  • Samantha Marsh: Researcher; National Institute for Health Innovation, University of Auckland
  • Jenkins Matthew: Associate Investigator; School of Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Otago
  • Gerhard Sundborn: Associate Investigator; Department of Pacific Health, University of Auckland
  • Sally Wyke: Associate Investigator; Institute for Health and Wellbeing, College of Social Sciences, University of Glasgow

Subject Area: Disciplines

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