Efficacy of Interventions to Promote Exercise Adherence in People With Overweight or Obesity: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The World Health Organization estimates that more than 500 million people will be affected by diseases related to physical inactivity in the next decade. Individuals with overweight or obesity are particularly vulnerable, making exercise adherence a critical public health concern. This review aimed to evaluate the efficacy of interventions designed to improve adherence to exercise in this population.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted in MEDLINE, Embase, Virtual Health Library, Cochrane Library, and SPORTDiscus. Two independent researchers performed screening, data extraction, and synthesis of studies including adults aged 18-59 years with overweight or obesity. Eligible interventions lasted at least 12 weeks, included a control group, and reported adherenc

SUBMITTER: Rodrigues MSA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12784378 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature