Overview
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.
Eligibility
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)
