Poor adherence to lifestyle intervention remains a key factor hindering treatment
effectiveness and health outcomes for adults with obesity. The aim of this systematic review …

This systematic review and meta‐analysis examined studies on the chronic effects of
exergames on muscle strength in humans. PubMed, Scopus, CENTRAL, Web of Science …

No prospective studies have investigated motives and barriers to exercise in new untrained
fitness club members. The aims of the present prospective longitudinal study were to (a) …

Purpose Customer engagement (CE) literature features divergent definitions and
conceptualizations. To clarify its meaning, antecedents and outcomes, this paper aims to …

Regular participation in physical activity is associated with a variety of health benefits and a
reduction in diverse chronic diseases. However, empirical studies have shown that about …

INTRODUCTION: Behavioral interventions targeting sustained weight loss have largely
failed for decades, with little chance of improvement using prevailing methods. OBJECTIVE …

Customised avatars are a powerful tool to increase identification, engagement and intrinsic
motivation in digital games. We investigated the effects of customisation in a self-competitive …

Exergames commonly use low to moderate intensity exercise protocols. Their effectiveness
in implementing high intensity protocols remains uncertain. We propose a method for …

Although previous research has shown that emotions are consistently associated with sport
and exercise behavior, the working mechanisms are not understood to the extent of creating …

Well-developed theories are necessary to guide the public in increasing physical activity
(PA) and promoting physical health. The role of positive affective variables (PAVs) in …