Exercise Approaches and Physical Activity Level in Inactive Adults
Effects of Different Exercise Approaches on Physical Activity Level and Health Outcomes in Inactive Adults
Biruni University
30 participants
Jan 6, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This randomized, controlled, single-blind study aims to compare the effects of different exercise approaches on physical activity level and health-related outcomes in inactive adults. Thirty inactive individuals aged 18-35 years will be randomly assigned to supervised face-to-face group exercise, mobile application-based exercise, or video-based home exercise. Exercise programs will be performed three days per week for eight weeks and will include aerobic, strengthening, and flexibility exercises.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Taking fewer than 5,000 steps per day and classified as physically inactive according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (\<600 MET-min/week)
- Residing in Istanbul
- Willingness to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria7
- Diagnosis of end-stage congestive heart failure
- Presence of malignant or unstable arrhythmia
- Lack of adequate infrastructure to participate in technology-based physical activity programs
- Presence of mental dysfunction
- Presence of acute musculoskeletal injury
- Pregnancy
- Answering "YES" to any item on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)
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Interventions
Participants will perform supervised face-to-face group exercise sessions three days per week for eight weeks under the guidance of a physiotherapist. Each session will include aerobic, strengthening, and flexibility exercises.
Participants will perform exercise sessions using the Nike+ Training Club mobile application three days per week for eight weeks. The program will include aerobic, strengthening, and flexibility exercises delivered through asynchronous video content.
Participants will perform video-based home exercise sessions using the "Walk at Home: Leslie" program three days per week for eight weeks. The program will include aerobic, strengthening, and flexibility exercises.
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NCT07411248