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Initial adopters engaged in 108.3 minutes per week more at 1 year compared with early nonadopters (P < .01).
Encouraging early adoption of physical activity can lead to significantly higher activity levels over time.
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For example, using 2-month criteria, initial adopters engaged in 108.3 minutes per week more at 1 year compared with early nonadopters (P < .01).
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Early Physical Activity Adoption Predicts Longer-Term Physical Activity Among Individuals Inactive at Baseline
Jessica L. Unick et al. · Journal of Physical Activity and Health · 2020
DOI 10.1123/jpah.2020-0114
cohort · n=637Cited 9×
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