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Can Instagram be used to deliver an evidence-based exercise program for young women? A process evaluation.

Rachel Grace CurtisJillian C RyanSarah M EdneyCarol A Maher
Published in: BMC public health (2020)
Although Instagram has the potential to deliver a low cost, convenient exercise program for young women, additional research is needed to identify methods of improving engagement (interaction with the Instagram content, exercise sessions completed, and retention in the program). Future research could examine the use of behaviour change theory and provide information that enables participants to tailor the exercises to their interests and needs. Additionally, the use of objective assessments of physical activity and fitness among a larger participants sample is needed.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • low cost
  • high intensity
  • quality improvement
  • resistance training
  • body composition
  • body mass index
  • healthcare
  • current status
  • depressive symptoms
  • sleep quality