The Effect of the ERVE Smartphone App on Physical Activity, Quality of Life, Self-Efficacy, and Exercise Motivation for Inactive People: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Gür, Fatih; Gür, Ganime Can; Ayan, Vedat

doi:10.1016/j.eujim.2020.101198

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“…Therefore, as found in other fields of application (Gershkovich et al, 2020;Oh et al, 2020;Price et al, 2020) and in applications more related to physical activity for health purposes (Leahy et al, 2019;Angosto et al, 2020;Gür et al, 2020;Kim et al, 2020), our results also affect the usefulness of the online training tools for a specific field of sport, cycling. Moreover, considering that our sample also includes professional sportsmen, the results can be applied also in the professional world, which could be extrapolated to other fields of professional sport.…”

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confidence: 52%

“…Apart from applications for training there are numerous applications in the field of psychological or motivational training ( Boudreaux et al, 2018 ; Oh et al, 2020 ), sleep monitoring for the recovery and improvement of the athlete’s performance ( Gershkovich et al, 2020 ), reducing the risk of injuries ( Halson, 2019 ) or even for the control of intake in obesity ( Keogh et al, 2016 ). There are some studies that show that the use of these apps can be promising to promote physical activity, quality of life, even self-efficacy in sedentary individuals ( Gür et al, 2020 ; Price et al, 2020 ) although in a recent systematic review ( Truelove et al, 2020 ) it has been indicated that there are some of those studies with methodological deficiencies that compromise the conclusions, suggesting the need for more rigorous and systematic research.…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Use of Online Training Tools in Competition Cyclists During COVID-19 Confinement in Spain

2021

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COVID-19 confinement has supposed a challenge to the whole wide world, especially in athletes that have frustrated their expectations about training programs and competitions. Specifically, competition cyclists during confinement had lot of difficulties to train due to the need to train outside their homes. However, the increase of online training sessions, or virtual training tools could help to overcome training difficulties due to confinement although there are not studies that analyse the effects of using these types of tools in cyclists. This study aims to test how the use of online training tools in competition cyclists during confinement is related to training frequency and duration, and emotions. 329 cyclists filled an online questionnaire about feelings during confinement and the use of online training tools, before and during confinement. Results showed that the use of online training tools was associated with higher frequency and duration of trainings. Moreover, those who used these tools felt more positively about their future and preparation to compete, feeling more energy than those who did not used online tools. In addition, cyclists that started using these online tools (including virtual roller training) during confinement increased the frequency of training. In conclusion the use of online training tools for cycling could be appropriate to maintain training levels and energy and positive feelings about their future.

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The Use of Online Training Tools in Competition Cyclists During COVID-19 Confinement in Spain

2021

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“…Particularly, mHealth could target intervening in physical inactivity and sedentary behaviors that require durative persistence since mHealth can offer interactive technologies (e.g., activity reminders and peer support) capable of increasing users' adherence to the interventions [19,20]. Meanwhile, the mHealth interventions, whose designs tend to be user-friendly [9], can be easily delivered anywhere and anytime, benefiting from the broad popularity of mobile devices [21]. Thus, mHealth are expected to promote the public health care universally.…”

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Efficacy of Mobile Health Applications to Improve Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis for Physically Inactive Individuals

Zhang

Wang

et al. 2022

IJERPH

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Physical inactivity and sedentary behavior (SB) have attracted growing attention globally since they relate to noninfectious chronic diseases (NCDs) and could further result in the loss of life. This systematic literature review aimed to identify existing evidence on the efficacy of mobile health (mHealth) technology in inducing physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior for physically inactive people. Studies were included if they used a smartphone app in an intervention to improve physical activity and/or sedentary behavior for physically inactive individuals. Interventions could be stand-alone interventions or multi-component interventions, including an app as one of several intervention components. A total of nine studies were included, and all were randomized controlled trials. Two studies involved interventions delivered solely via a mobile application (stand-alone intervention) and seven studies involved interventions that used apps and other intervention strategies (multi-component intervention). Methodological quality was assessed, and the overall quality of the studies was ensured. The pooled data favored intervention in improving physical activity and reducing sedentary behavior. This review provided evidence that mobile health intervention improved physical activity and reduced sedentary behavior among inactive individuals. More beneficial effects can be guaranteed when interventions include multiple components. Further studies that maintain the effectiveness of such interventions are required to maximize user engagement and intervention efficacy.

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“…There were 102 different types of movement within the app that allowed exercise according to these three different features. In addition, the movements in the exercise sessions were ordered from easy to difficult, taking into account individual differences [49]. In line with recent results, in a study, the physical activity intervention component in addition to applying walking promoted increased daily steps, moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity (MVPA), and resistance training (RT) activity to align with physical activity and sedentary behavior guidelines [50].…”

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Effect of Physical Exercise Programs Based on Mobile Health and Ecological Momentary Assessment on the Physical and Mental Health, Cognitive Functions, and Social Environment of Adults in Developing Countries: A Systematic Review

Flores Aniotz,

Reyes-Molina,

Cigarroa

et al. 2024

Medicina

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Background and Objectives: Although there is strong evidence of the positive effects of physical exercise on health, adherence to face-to-face exercise programs in the adult population is low, identifying several barriers that hinder their practice. There is research that demonstrates the viability of physical exercise programs with the use of Mobile Health in Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) mode, which contributes to overcoming many reported barriers. To synthesize the methodological characteristics and health effects of physical exercise programs based on mobile health in EMA modality in adults in developing countries. Materials and Methods: This systematic review was conducted according to guidelines established by the PRISMA statement in APA PsycArticles and CINAHL databases by EBSCOhost, Cochrane Library, PubMed, and Web of Science for articles published between 2008 and March 2024. Results: Telephone counseling on clinical–behavioral factors is believed to reduce morbidity and mortality in developed countries, but this aspect is not explored in developing countries. We included nine randomized controlled trials with a total of 4394 male and female participants aged 18 to 60 years. The interventions were mainly carried out by text messages, lasting between 20 to 80 min per session, 3 to 5 days per week, and most were carried out over 12 months. The interventions on the variables of physical activity, nutrition, and medical assessments showed significant effects, and variables such as quality of life and anthropometric measurements were not significant in most studies. Conclusions: This systematic review included studies from different developing countries, the most common diseases being diabetes, overweight, obesity, and hypertension. All the studies used mobile devices as the technology, finding a profile of the adults studied, as well as the characteristics of exercise programs based on mobile health in EMA modality.

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The Effect of the ERVE Smartphone App on Physical Activity, Quality of Life, Self-Efficacy, and Exercise Motivation for Inactive People: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Cited by 14 publications

References 65 publications

The Use of Online Training Tools in Competition Cyclists During COVID-19 Confinement in Spain

The Use of Online Training Tools in Competition Cyclists During COVID-19 Confinement in Spain

Efficacy of Mobile Health Applications to Improve Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis for Physically Inactive Individuals

Effect of Physical Exercise Programs Based on Mobile Health and Ecological Momentary Assessment on the Physical and Mental Health, Cognitive Functions, and Social Environment of Adults in Developing Countries: A Systematic Review

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