How can UK public health initiatives support each other to improve the maintenance of physical activity? Evidence from a cross-sectional survey of runners who move from Couch-to-5k to parkrun.
Physical activity improves physical and mental well-being and reduces mortality risk. However, only a quarter of adults globally meet recommended physical activity levels for health. Two common initiatives in the UK are Couch-to-5k (an app-assisted 9-week walk/run programme) and parkrun (a free, wee...
| Publicado en: | Health Promotion International Vol. 38; no. 5; pp. 1 - 10 |
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| Formato: | research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Oxford University Press / USA
Oct2023
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