Adherence
Adding church-based environmental supports (GTH-Plus) to an internet intervention significantly increases physical activity (step counts) and improves weight management compared to the internet intervention alone (GTH-Only) or a control group.
To boost your physical activity, combine an online tracking program with real-world social support. Join a group (like a church, workplace, or community club) that sets collective goals and provides regular feedback. Use a pedometer or fitness tracker to monitor your steps, aiming to increase your daily count by 500 steps each week until you reach a sustainable target. The social reinforcement and public recognition of group progress can significantly enhance your adherence and results.
GTH-Plus participants compared to control increased steps at post ((cid:2)1,500 steps=day vs. (cid:2)400 steps=day; p ¼ .050) and follow-up ((cid:2)1,000 steps=day increased F&V at post vs. (cid:2) (cid:3)50 steps=day; p ¼ .010)... and decreased weight at post ((cid:2) (cid:3)0.30 kg vs. (cid:2) þ 0.60 kg; p ¼ .030).
Why this rating
Group-randomized trial with verified pedometer data and measured body weight.
Source
Guide to health: Nutrition and physical activity outcomes of a group-randomized trial of an internet-based intervention in churches
Richard A. Winett et al. · Annals of Behavioral Medicine · 2007
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