Promoting participation in physical activity through Snacktivity: A qualitative mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Public health guidance acknowledges the benefits of physical activity of any duration. We have proposed a whole-day approach to promoting physical activity called Snacktivity™, which encourages frequent 2-5 minute 'activity snacks' of moderate-to-vigorous intensity.

Methods

Using repeated semi-structured interviews and a think aloud protocol, this study aimed to understand participants' experiences of integrating Snacktivity™ into daily life, to provide insights to refine the delivery of Snacktivity™ interventions. Physically inactive adults recruited via primary care and a community health service engaged with an intervention to encourage Snacktivity™ over three weeks, which included using a Fitbit and linked mobile phone app (SnackApp). Participants took part in

SUBMITTER: Krouwel M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10495025 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature