Using Web 2.0 applications to promote health-related physical activity : the Walk 2.0 trial

Gregory S. Kolt; Mitch J Duncan; Corneel Candelanotte; Cristina M. Caperchione; Anthony J. Maeder; Richard R. Rosenkranz; Christopher Oldmeadow; W. Kerry Mummery

Using Web 2.0 applications to promote health-related physical activity : the Walk 2.0 trial

Gregory S. Kolt
, Mitch J Duncan
, Corneel Candelanotte
, Cristina M. Caperchione
, Anthony J. Maeder
, Richard R. Rosenkranz
, Christopher Oldmeadow
, W. Kerry Mummery

Western Sydney University

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Abstract

Given the role that physical activity plays in reducing the risk of several noncommunicable diseases, approaches to promoting activity in a novel and engaging manner, and with broad reach, are required. Websites using Web 2.0 technologies (including social networking) have potential to engage participants for longer periods, and more frequently, in comparison to websites that do not contain these features. The primary aim of the Walk 2.0 trial was to investigate the effects of a Web 2.0 intervention on physical activity levels. Conclusions: Despite the initial effectiveness of the Walk 2.0 intervention in increasing MVPA at 3 months, less interactive interventions facilitated greater changes in activity over the longer term.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Abstract book for the ISBNPA 2016 Annual Meeting in Cape Town, South Africa. 8-11 June, 2016
Publisher	ISBNPA
Pages	301-301
Number of pages	1
ISBN (Print)	9780692776674
Publication status	Published - 2016
Event	International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Annual Meeting - Duration: 1 Jan 2016 → …

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Conference	International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Annual Meeting
Period	1/01/16 → …

Keywords

exercise
health promotion

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Kolt, GS, Duncan, MJ, Candelanotte, C, Caperchione, CM, Maeder, AJ, Rosenkranz, RR, Oldmeadow, C & Mummery, WK 2016, Using Web 2.0 applications to promote health-related physical activity : the Walk 2.0 trial. in Abstract book for the ISBNPA 2016 Annual Meeting in Cape Town, South Africa. 8-11 June, 2016. ISBNPA, pp. 301-301, International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. Annual Meeting, 1/01/16.

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