Exercise Approaches and Physical Activity Level in Inactive Adults
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
This randomized, controlled, single-blind study aims to compare the effects of different exercise approaches on physical activity level and health-related outcomes in inactive adults. Thirty inactive individuals aged 18-35 years will be randomly assigned to supervised face-to-face group exercise, mobile application-based exercise, or video-based home exercise. Exercise programs will be performed three days per week for eight weeks and will include aerobic, strengthening, and flexibility exercises.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Taking fewer than 5,000 steps per day and classified as physically inactive according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (\<600 MET-min/week) * Residing in Istanbul * Willingness to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of end-stage congestive heart failure * Presence of malignant or unstable arrhythmia * Lack of adequate infrastructure to participate in technology-based physical activity programs * Presence of mental dysfunction * Presence of acute musculoskeletal injury * Pregnancy * Answering "YES" to any item on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)