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Awareness of the relationship between microbiota and exercise: an education-based evaluation
Ozgenur Hacioglu1, Burcu Ozuberk2, Serhan Sakarya3
1Kirklareli University, Faculty of Health Sciences - Kırklareli, Türkiye.
Revista Da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
|June 24, 2026
Summary
This study shows that exercise education significantly improves microbiota knowledge and exercise perception. Participants gained a better understanding of the exercise-microbiota connection for a healthier life.
Area of Science:
- Exercise science
- Microbiology
- Health education
Background:
- Exercise offers physical health benefits and positively influences internal balance and the gut microbiota.
- Understanding the interplay between exercise and microbiota is crucial for promoting overall health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To educate individuals on the connection between exercise and microbiota.
- To illustrate how balancing exercise and microbiota functions promotes a healthy life.
Main Methods:
- A 4-week, in-person training program was conducted.
- Participants completed the Microbiota Awareness Scale and Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale pre- and post-training.
- International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form assessed physical activity levels.
Main Results:
- Microbiota knowledge scores significantly increased from 42.5 to 87.5.
- Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale scores slightly improved from 86 to 90.18.
- Participants were highly active with a mean physical activity level of 8,685.36 MET-min/week.
Conclusions:
- The educational intervention successfully enhanced participants' understanding of microbiota and exercise.
- The training facilitated a better balance between exercise and microbiota for improved health outcomes.
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