Effects of a Walking-Based Physical Activity Intervention on Health Indicators in University Students: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Regular participation in some type of physical activity brings improvements in health indicators such as cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength, and body composition. However, despite evidence indicating health benefits, 1 in 4 adults is physically inactive, a situation that also occurs in the university population. Walking is a physical activity modality that can be easily incorporated into daily activities; therefore, using a walking-based physical activity intervention could improve some health indicators.

Objective

This protocol aims to analyze the impact of a walking-based physical activity intervention on health indicators in university students.

Methods

An intervention group (n=99) and a control group (n=99) will be randomly selected. All partici

SUBMITTER: Godoy-Cumillaf A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12739452 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature