Introduction
One of the most critical responsibilities of an exercise scientist is to spread awareness of the advantages of physical activity for general health and well-being. Unfortunately, many people do not regularly engage in physical activity despite the established benefits of exercise. It is crucial to use evidence-based approaches when developing interventions to raise physical activity levels in sedentary individuals (Brierley et al., 2022). This case study aims to examine the problem of adults’ insufficient rates of physical engagement and present a workable, evidence-based approach to increase exercise compliance. It selects tactics that have been proven helpful and creates a complete plan for encouraging physical activity in inactive individuals by evaluating the research on physical activity interventions.
Background Statement
Globally, there is a severe public health issue with low levels of physical exercise. The World Health Organization estimates that physical inactivity is the fourth highest risk factor for death, accounting for 6% of all global fatalities (Brierley et al., 2022). Low physical activity levels have been linked to several detrimental health outcomes, such as an increased risk of chronic diseases like cardiovascular, type 2 diabetes, and adiposity (CT et al., 2020). A variety of circumstances cause low levels of physical activity in adults. These could include cultural and environmental concerns like a lack of secure venues to participate in physical activity or social support and personal problems like a time constraint or motivation (Grech & Borland, 2021). Individuals can determine the most effective tactics and create a complete strategy for encouraging physical activity in sedentary individuals by critically analyzing the literature on physical activity interventions.
The question in the Evidence-Based Practice Style
What evidence-based strategy may sedentary adults use to raise their physical activity levels?
Search Strategy
The search method for this case study included a thorough analysis of the body of knowledge about physical activity treatments for sedentary people. To do this, online databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, were thoroughly searched. Physical activity, exercise, intervention, sedentary behavior, adherence, behavior modification, and evidence-based practice were among the keywords and Boolean operators used in the search. Ultimately, the case study’s inclusion of five articles was chosen (Vancampfort et al., 2019). These publications featured randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews examining various strategies for getting inactive individuals to move more.
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Grech, L. B., & Borland, R. (2021). Using CEOS theory to inform the development of behavior change implementation and maintenance initiatives for people with multiple sclerosis. Current Psychology, 34(7).23-46. Web.
Vancampfort, D., Ward, P. B., & Stubbs, B. (2019). Physical activity and sedentary levels among people living with epilepsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Epilepsy & Behavior, 24(3), 106–390. Web.