A Christmas themed physical activity intervention to increase participation in physical activity during Advent: pilot randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To examine the recruitment, retention, and preliminary effects of a Christmas themed physical activity intervention designed to increase participation in physical activity and decrease sedentary behaviour in inactive adults.

Design

Pilot randomised controlled trial.

Setting

Recruitment from social medial platforms, workplaces, and community groups in the UK.

Participants

107 inactive adults (who did not meet the UK guidelines for physical activity) aged 18-75 years.

Interventions

The intervention consisted of an email sent to participants each day of Advent (1-24 December 2021), which contained a Christmas themed physical activity idea to be completed that day. Each physical activity idea was presented in three intensity formats, including Eas

SUBMITTER: Biddle GJH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9762423 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature