Time for change: using implementation intentions to promote physical activity in a randomised pilot trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

A common barrier to exercise is a perceived lack of time. The current pilot study examined the effects of an implementation intention intervention to enhance exercise self-efficacy, increase confidence to exercise when facing time constraints, and increase physical activity in middle-aged adults (n = 63, aged 35-69).

Design

Participants received a pedometer (Fitbit) to objectively measure activity and were randomly assigned to either a control or intervention condition. After a 1-week baseline, the intervention condition received instructions to plan how, where, and when they would add steps to their daily routine to meet their step goal, using personalised schedules and maps. Both groups were contacted nightly via email.

Main outcome measures

Physical activ

SUBMITTER: Robinson SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6440859 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature