It is very important to understand the psychological process associated with motivation for continuous physical activity. Physical activity It is estimated to affect one third of Adult population around the world is associated with the development and deterioration of mental health, such as depression and anxiety. Increase in physical activity It turns out to be improved Mental health results can be compared with “gold standard” psychotherapy and pharmacological treatment. But long -term impacts are often interrupted by motivation.
A New study Published in the journal Mental health and physical activityResearchers at Bath University reported that combining mindful training and step tracking delivered through the mobile app have greatly improved the motivation of exercise among research participants.
The study evaluated the first digital intervention that combines mindful training and behavioral change principles to promote participation and enjoyment of physical activity. This study included 109 British adults who did not meet the recommended level of activity.
For 30 days, all participants should use the basic step tracker to aim for 8,000 steps a day. Half of the participants were also requested to follow the mindful program every day through the mobile app. Mindfulness programs include short practices that focus on physical perception, exercise and exercise.
At the end of the 30th, the two groups increased their level of activity without significant differences between the two groups. Steps Plus Mindfulness Group people increase the average exercise of 373 minutes a week, while the average of the stage -specific group is 297 minutes per share.
But the Steps Plus Mindfulness Group’s people also reportedly reported the intentions to continue exercise.
“According to our research, even short -term mindful training combined with step tracking can help people want more movement, which can lead to continuous benefits.” Sayed Dr. Masha Remskar, chief researcher at the Department of Psychology of Bath University in the press release. “Helping people to build internal driving toward actions are especially essential for many people to struggle to maintain their activities.”
Dr. MAX Western at Bath University’s health department said, “This is an exciting first study that combines with the strategy designed to help people practice their motivation for physical activity.” He said: “There is a lot of potential here, and we want to improve these tools to make these tools more attractive and effective.
