Exercise Approaches and Physical Activity Level in Inactive Adults

Effects of Different Exercise Approaches on Physical Activity Level and Health Outcomes in Inactive Adults

This randomized, controlled, single-blind study aims to compare the effects of different exercise approaches on physical activity level and health-related outcomes in inactive adults. Thirty inactive individuals aged 18-35 years will be randomly assigned to supervised face-to-face group exercise, mobile application-based exercise, or video-based home exercise. Exercise programs will be performed three days per week for eight weeks and will include aerobic, strengthening, and flexibility exercises.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Taking fewer than 5,000 steps per day and classified as physically inactive according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (<600 MET-min/week)
• Residing in Istanbul
• Willingness to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of end-stage congestive heart failure
• Presence of malignant or unstable arrhythmia
• Lack of adequate infrastructure to participate in technology-based physical activity programs
• Presence of mental dysfunction
• Presence of acute musculoskeletal injury
• Pregnancy
• Answering "YES" to any item on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q)