Fostering physical activity-related health competence after bariatric surgery with a multimodal exercise programme: A randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: Regular physical activity (PA) supports the long-term success of bariatric surgery. However, integrating health-enhancing physical activity in daily life requires specific competences. In this study, we evaluated a multimodal exercise programme to build these competences.Forty adults who underwent bariatric surgery were randomised to a multimodal exercise programme or control group. Primary outcomes were the facets of PA-related health competences, namely the control competence for physical training, PA-specific affect regulation, motivational competence and PA-specific self-control. Secondary outcomes were PA behaviour and subjective vitality. Outcomes were assessed before, directly after the intervention and at 3 months follow-up.Significant treatment effects were found for control compe

SUBMITTER: Schmid J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10558379 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature