Snacktivity™ to Promote Physical Activity: a Qualitative Study
Article
Article Title | Snacktivity™ to Promote Physical Activity: a Qualitative Study |
---|---|
ERA Journal ID | 6310 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Tyldesley‑Marshall, Natalie (Author), Greenfield, Sheila M. (Author), Parretti, Helen M. (Author), Gokal, Kajal (Author), Greaves, Colin (Author), Jolly, Kate (Author), Maddison, Ralph (Author), Daley, Amanda J. (Author), Biddle, Stuart (Author), Edwardson, Charlotte (Author), Esliger, Dale (Author), Frew, Emma (Author), Ives, Natalie (Author), Mutrie, Nanette (Author), Sanders, James (Author), Sherar, Lauren (Author), Skrybrant, Magdalena (Author) and Yates, Tom (Author) |
Journal Title | International Journal of Behavioral Medicine |
Journal Citation | 29 (5), p. 553–564 |
Number of Pages | 12 |
Year | 2021 |
Publisher | Springer |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 1070-5503 |
1532-7558 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1007/s12529-021-10040-y |
Web Address (URL) | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12529-021-10040-y |
Abstract | Background: Adults should achieve a minimum of 150 min of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity per week, but many people do not achieve this. Changes to international guidance have removed the requirement to complete physical activity in bouts of at least 10 min. Snacktivity is a novel and complementary approach that could motivate people to be physically active. It focuses on promoting shorter (2–5 min) and more frequent bouts, or ‘snacks’ of physical activity throughout the day. It is not known whether promoting physical activity in shorter bouts is acceptable to the public, or whether it likely to translate into health behaviour change. Methods: As part of a larger research programme, this study explored the merits of using small bouts of physical activity to help the public become physically active (the Snacktivity™ programme). Thirty-one inactive adults used the approach for five days then participated in semi- structured interviews about their experiences. The data were analysed using the Framework approach. Results: Whilst participants highlighted some potential barriers to implementation, they expressed the ease with which Snacktivity could be achieved, which gave them a new awareness of opportunities to do more physical activity throughout the day. Participants raised the importance of habit formation to achieve regular small bouts of physical activity. Conclusions: Findings demonstrated that participants liked the Snacktivity concept and viewed it as a motivating approach. Guidance about physical activity must lead to advice that has the best chance of preserving and promoting health and Snacktivity has potential to meet this ambition. |
Keywords | Interviews; Physical activity; Qualitative research; Small bouts; Snacktivity™ |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 420603. Health promotion |
420799. Sports science and exercise not elsewhere classified | |
Byline Affiliations | Loughborough University, United Kingdom |
University of Birmingham, United Kingdom | |
University of East Anglia, United Kingdom | |
Deakin University | |
Centre for Health Research | |
No affiliation | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q77z2/snacktivity-to-promote-physical-activity-a-qualitative-study
Download files
70
total views32
total downloads1
views this month1
downloads this month