[HTML][HTML] What is the role of smartphones on physical activity promotion? A systematic review and meta-analysis

N Feter, TS Dos Santos, EL Caputo… - International journal of …, 2019 - Springer
Objectives To identify and evaluate the effect of interventions that used cell phones as a
means to promote physical activity (PA). Methods The databases searched were …

Precision medicine and healthy living: the importance of the built environment

AP Hills, NJ Farpour-Lambert, NM Byrne - Progress in cardiovascular …, 2019 - Elsevier
The built environment encompasses the major physical spaces, including buildings, streets,
homes, schools, parks, playgrounds and other infrastructure in which we live, work and play …

Decline in cardiorespiratory fitness in the Swedish working force between 1995 and 2017

E Ekblom‐Bak, Ö Ekblom, G Andersson… - … journal of medicine …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Background Long‐term trend analyses of cardiorespiratory fitness (VO2max) in the general
population are limited. Objectives To describe trends in VO2max from 1995 to 2017 in the …

The efficacy of a telemedicine-based weight loss program with video conference health coaching support

MK Alencar, K Johnson, R Mullur… - Journal of …, 2019 - journals.sagepub.com
Introduction Clinically significant weight loss is defined as a≥ 5% of initial body weight loss
within a 6-month period. The purpose of this study was to assess body weight change from a …

[HTML][HTML] The influence of pre-motivational factors on behavior via motivational factors: a test of the I-Change model

S Kasten, L van Osch, M Candel, H de Vries - BMC psychology, 2019 - Springer
Abstract Background The I-Change Model for explaining motivational and behavioral
change postulates that an awareness phase precedes the motivation phase of a person …

Augmented reality games as a new class of physical activity interventions? The impact of Pokémon go use and gaming intensity on physical activity

MY Ni, RWH Hui, TK Li, AHM Tam, LLY Choy… - Games for health …, 2019 - liebertpub.com
Objective: To assess the health impact of augmented reality games by examining the
association between Pokémon Go and physical activity among university students. Materials …

[HTML][HTML] A multilevel approach for promoting physical activity in rural communities: a cluster randomized controlled trial

AM Beck, AA Eyler, J Aaron Hipp, AC King, RG Tabak… - BMC Public Health, 2019 - Springer
Background Physical activity (PA) has demonstrated a decreased risk in various cancers
and other chronic diseases; however, rural residents are less likely to attain recommended …

[PDF][PDF] Connection in the fresh air: A study on the benefits of participation in an electronic tracking outdoor gym exercise programme

U Johnson, A Ivarsson, J Parker, MB Andersen… - Montenegrin Journal of …, 2019 - mjssm.me
This study aimed to explore whether a six-week intervention, based on participation in
outdoor exercise, including activity-tracking devices and combined with individual consulting …

[HTML][HTML] Integrating smartphone technology, social support and the outdoor built environment to promote community-based aerobic and resistance-based physical …

AK Jansson, DR Lubans, JJ Smith, MJ Duncan… - Contemporary clinical …, 2019 - Elsevier
Introduction Regular physical activity can significantly reduce the risk of numerous chronic
diseases, and improve bone density and mental health. Yet, only 50% of Australian adults …

Effect of values and technology use on exercise: Implications for personalized behavior change interventions

Y Mejova, K Kalimeri - Proceedings of the 27th ACM Conference on …, 2019 - dl.acm.org
Technology has recently been recruited in the war against the ongoing obesity crisis;
however, the adoption of Health & Fitness applications for regular exercise is a struggle. In …