The Effectiveness of Online Exercise on Physical Activity, Motor Function, and Mental Health: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Regular engagement in physical activity and exercise is associated with a multitude of physical and mental health benefits. Hence, it has been widely encouraged as a measure by which to combat somatic and psychological ailments. In view of the technical progress, the aging society and the public life restrictions issued during the COVID-19 pandemic, the delivery of interventions using digital devices has become highly popular.

Objective

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine the effects of online exercise programs on physical activity (PA), motor performance, and mental health.

Methods

Two independent investigators performed a systematic literature search, using PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar. Randomized controlled trials as

SUBMITTER: Bhundoo AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12369988 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature