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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Promotion
  • Exercise Science

Background:

  • Physical activity is a key determinant of health, sustainability, and economic well-being.
  • National data indicate a concerning trend of increasing sedentary behavior among Italian adults and the elderly.
  • A significant portion of the population (one in three) identifies as sedentary.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce the "Activate Your Wait" ("Attiva l'Attesa") project, designed to integrate physical activity into daily waiting periods.
  • To assess user interest in physical activity and the "Activate Your Wait" project during pre-intervention phases.
  • To lay the groundwork for developing simple, reproducible exercises for independent user adoption.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study was conducted at Terme S. Egidio, Suio Terme Castelforte.
  • A questionnaire was administered in waiting rooms during September 2018 and September 2019.
  • The survey assessed user interest in physical activity and the proposed project, with 129 participants.

Main Results:

  • 43% of respondents reported being sedentary.
  • A substantial majority (73%) expressed willingness to perform simple physical exercises while waiting.
  • 76% of participants believed that incorporating physical activity into waiting times could positively impact health.

Conclusions:

  • The study highlights a significant interest and perceived benefit in promoting physical activity during everyday waiting times.
  • The "Activate Your Wait" project shows promise for increasing physical activity levels in sedentary populations.
  • Future steps involve developing and proposing suitable, easily replicable exercises for widespread adoption.