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Increasing Physical Activity in Inactive Adults: A Randomized Crossover Trial Comparing Two Highly Popular Apps

2025-05-20

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BACKGROUND: Despite widespread use, smartphone apps for physical activity (PA) lack rigorous evaluation. This study examined the impact of two top PA apps through a crossover trial. OBJECTIVE: To assess the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of two smartphone apps in increasing physical activity among inactive UK adults. METHODS: A randomized crossover trial was conducted with inactive UK smartphone u...

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10.32388/pgu6li
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