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Stefania Toselli1, Laura Bragonzoni2, Laura Dallolio1
1Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy.
Abstract:
Obesity and physical inactivity are global health problems responsible for the risk increment of noncommunicable diseases. To overcome these problems, interventions aimed at increasing physical activity (PA) are necessary. Green space can have a positive influence on promoting PA, so, the aim of the present study was to assess the effectiveness of the project "The moving parks project", which provides for the administration of PA to citizens within Bologna's parks (Italy). An ad hoc questionnaire was administered before and after three months of outdoor PA. A total of 329 adult subjects participated in the survey. At follow-up, all psychosocial parameters showed an improvement, with a reduction in the state of tension, sadness and fatigue, and an improvement in the state of energy, serenity, and vitality. The impact of the interventions carried out in the "Moving Parks project" was positive and appears to be a good strategy for improving health outcomes.
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