Muscle-Strengthening Exercise Questionnaire (MSEQ): an assessment of concurrent validity and test–retest reliability

Abstract

ObjectivesMuscle-strengthening exercise (MSE) has multiple independent health benefits and is a component of global physical activity guidelines. However, the assessment of MSE in health surveillance is often limited to the constructs of frequency (days/week), with little focus on constructs such as MSE type, muscle groups targeted and intensity. This study describes the test–retest reliability and concurrent validity of the Muscle-Strengthening Exercise Questionnaire (MSEQ), which was developed to assess multiple MSE participation constructs.MethodsThe MSEQ was developed to assess the weekly frequency, session duration and intensity, types of MSE (eg, weight machines, bodyweight exercise) and muscle groups targeted. Two convenience samples of adult participants were recruited. Test–retest reliability was completed online by 85 participants. Concurrent validity was assessed for 54 participants using an online 7-day MSE log.ResultsThe MSEQ shows high test–retest reliability for frequency, duration and level of intensity for each of the four MSE types (using weight machines, bodyweight exercises, resistance exercises and holistic exercises), and for the four types combined (ρ range 0.76–0.91). For muscle groups targeted, the reliability ranged mostly from moderate-to-substantial for each of the four MSE types (κ range 0.44–0.78) and fair-to-moderate for the four types combined (κ range 0.35–0.51). Concurrent validity for frequency, duration and level of intensity for each of the four MSE types, and the four types combined, was moderate-to-high (ρ range 0.30–0.77).ConclusionThe MSEQ shows acceptable reliability and validity for four key MSE constructs. This new MSEQ survey instrument could be used to assess adults’ MSE.

A Trend Analysis of Adherence to the Muscle Strengthening Exercise Guidelines in US Adolescents

“…In our study, assessing MSE was based on one single question, which only focused on frequency of MSE per week owing to the standardised measurement protocol of the YRBS. It is recently recognised that assessing MSE at the population level should consider more components, such as duration, type and intensity [ 31 , 32 ]. Such data, however, is lacking in our study but it is urgently needed to address this research issue for better capturing information on MSE in the future.…”

Translation, adaptation, and measurement properties of the Muscle-Strengthening Exercise Questionnaire among university students in Indonesia

“…Compared with the original version, the MSEQ Indonesian version had higher test–retest reliability (ICC range from 0.51 to 0.96 and from 0.54 to 0.97, respectively) and concurrent validity (ρ range from 0.30 to 0.77 and from 0.73 to 0.82, respectively) in assessing the frequency, duration, and intensity of overall MSE [10] . This finding indicated that the addition of definition and explanation questions enhanced the comprehension of the MSEQ Indonesian version and consequently its reliability and validity [32] .…”

“…The Muscle-Strengthening Exercise Questionnaire (MSEQ) is a valid and reliable instrument designed to assess MSE in an online, self-report format developed for the adult population [10] . The items assessed include the following dimensions: 1) frequency, 2) intensity, 3) duration, 4) type of exercise, and 5) targeted muscle groups of MSE [11] .…”

Supporting adolescents’ participation in muscle-strengthening physical activity: protocol for the ‘Resistance Training for Teens’ (RT4T) hybrid type III implementation–effectiveness trial

“… 51 We will assess the following determinants: culture, acceptability, feasibility, adaptability, compatibility (appropriateness), dose (satisfaction), capability, opportunity and motivation using a teacher survey (~20 min). This survey has not been used previously; however, it is based on a body of literature per different implementation outcomes including (n=number of survey items): participation in muscle strengthening exercise (6) 52 culture (1), 53 acceptability (1), feasibility (1), compatibility (appropriateness) (1), 54 adaptability (3), dose (satisfaction) (2), 55 capability (4), opportunity (5) and motivation (4). 56 All school champions will complete the questionnaire and will advise other teachers delivering the programme within their school to do the same.…”