Snacktivity™ to Promote Physical Activity in Primary Care, Community Health and Public Health Settings: A Feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A novel 'whole day' approach that could motivate the public to be more physically active is Snacktivity™. The Snacktivity™ approach encourages individuals to accumulate 150 min of physical activity in short 2-5-min 'snacks' of moderate-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) throughout the day/week.

Method

A randomised controlled trial to assess the feasibility/acceptability of a Snacktivity™ intervention and trial processes was conducted. The trial aimed to recruit 80 physically inactive adults from healthcare services and via social media. Participants were randomised to the Snacktivity™ intervention or usual care and followed up at 12 weeks. The intervention was predominately delivered by health professionals within consultations. Assessment of whether the

SUBMITTER: Daley AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12672755 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature