Silence is Golden: Effect of Encouragement in Motivating the Weak Link in an Online Exercise Video Game

BackgroundDespite the physical and mental health benefits, few adults meet US Department of Health and Human Services physical activity guidelines for exercise frequency, intensity, and duration. One strategy that may increase physical activity duration is exercising with an...

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Main Authors: Irwin, Brandon C, Feltz, Deborah L, Kerr, Norbert L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JMIR Publications 2013-06-01
Series:Journal of Medical Internet Research
Online Access:http://www.jmir.org/2013/6/e104/