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BackgroundNumerous mobile apps available for download are geared toward health and fitness; however, limited research has evaluated the real-world effectiveness of such apps. The movr app is a mobile health app designed to enhance physical functioning by prescribing functional movement training based on individualized movement assessments. The influence of the movr app on functional movement and physical fitness (flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular fitness) has not yet been established empirically. ObjectiveThis study aims to examine the real-world impact of the movr app on functional movement, flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular fitness. MethodsA total of 48 healthy adults (24 women and 24 men; mean age 24, SD 5 years) completed an 8-week pilot pragmatic randomized controlled trial in which they were randomly assigned to either 8-week use of the movr app (n=24) or 8-week waitlist control (n=24). Measures of functional movement (Functional Movement Screen [FMS]), strength (push-ups, handgrip strength, and countermovement jump), flexibility (shoulder flexibility, sit and reach, active straight leg raise [ASLR], and half-kneeling dorsiflexion), and cardiovascular fitness (maximal oxygen uptake []) were collected at baseline and the 8-week follow-up. ResultsRepeated measures analyses of variance revealed significant group-by-time interactions for the 100-point FMS (P.05). There were no changes in the sit and reach or handgrip strength test scores for either group (all values of P>.05). A significant main effect of time was found for the countermovement jump (P=.02), such that scores decreased from pre- to postintervention in the control group (P=.02) but not in the movr group (P=.38). Finally, a significant group-by-time interaction was found for (P=.001), revealing that scores decreased pre- to postintervention in the control group (P

This document provides summaries of four research articles on various topics related to physical activity and well-being. The first article focuses on the psychological responses of elite college athletes to strength training, emphasizing the role of cognitive factors in shaping their psychological states. The second article reviews the effectiveness of psychological interventions in improving athletic performance, highlighting the need for more rigorous research designs. The third article examines the impact of web-based physical activity interventions on behavior change, suggesting that composite engagement measures can provide a deeper understanding of the relationship between engagement and physical activity. The fourth article discusses the Fitness Buddies program, which pairs students to support each other's fitness journeys, and while it did not significantly increase physical activity levels, participants reported positive psychological outcomes and improved academic engagement. The article also discusses the use of gamification strategies to make physical activity more engaging for youth, noting both the positive psychological benefits and concerns about gender stereotypes and unregulated social interaction. Lastly, the document presents a study on the cognitive benefits of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous exercise (MICT) among older adults, suggesting that both forms of exercise can potentially activate brain function in seniors. These summaries cover a range of topics related to health, well-being, and sports. [Extracted from the article]

This collection of research articles covers a range of topics related to sports and well-being. The first article examines the relationship between body image concerns and athlete status, finding that athletes generally report lower levels of body dissatisfaction compared to nonathletes. The second article discusses the need to address inequalities in youth sport, particularly in relation to race, gender, and sexuality. The third article explores the relationship between personality traits and emotions in learning contexts, specifically in foreign language classes. The fourth article examines the prevalence of symptoms of depression and anxiety among German field hockey players, finding that it is similar to or lower than in other elite sports and the general population. The fifth article focuses on a trauma-informed mobile recreation program for youth experiencing homelessness, which aims to foster well-being through recreation and social connections. The final article discusses the need for standardization in ecological momentary assessment of movement behaviors to effectively target chronic disease prevention. Overall, these articles provide valuable insights into various aspects of sports and well-being, highlighting the need for further research and interventions to support athletes. [Extracted from the article]

Similarly, EE at baseline predicted an increase in BD over time, while baseline BD, BMI, and EE explained 63.4% of the variance in BD at follow-up. Https://doi.org/10.1037/neu0000837 I Journal website: i https://www.apa.org/pubs/journals/neu I Author website: i https://www.csusb.edu/profile/jacob.jones Do Rivalries Bring Out People's Best Performances? Https://doi.org/10.1080/1091367X.2022.2092740 I Journal website: i https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/hmpe20 I Author website: i https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jordan-Sutcliffe Reclaiming Active Identities After Cancer Treatment Physical activity (PA) is an important component of recovery after cancer. I Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology, 95 i (1), 36-59. https://doi.org/10.1111/joop.12371 I Journal website: i https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/20448325 I Author website: i https://pvm.zhb.tu-dortmund.de/en/team/alumni/dr-kai-niclas-klasmeier/ Bidirectionality Between Body Dissatisfaction and Excessive Exercise Disordered eating behaviors are prevalent among college women and pose significant threats to physical and psychological health. [Extracted from the article]

In the workplace, people are often sedentary for prolonged time and do not regularly engage in physical activity—two factors independently linked to premature morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to determine the receptivity of incorporating practical stair-climbing "exercise snacks" (Snacks; three isolated bouts of ascending 53–60 stairs performed sporadically throughout the day) into workplace settings compared to more traditional high-intensity interval training (HIIT; performed as three bouts of 53-60 stairs within a structured HIIT workout) and to explore if these exercise strategies could influence sedentary and physical activity behaviour. Fourteen participants (12 women; Mage = 38.9 ± 10.2 years) completed two supervised exercise trials (Snacks and HIIT) followed by 1 week participating in either form of exercise in their workplace. Ratings of perceived exertion (RPE), affective valence, enjoyment, and self-efficacy were measured at the supervised exercise sessions. During the follow-up period, sedentary behaviour and physical activity were measured with an accelerometer. Affective valence was more positive (p = 0.03; η2p = 0.21) and there was a lower rise in RPE (p = 0.01; η2p = 0.29) during Snacks than HIIT. Post-exercise enjoyment of, and self-efficacy towards, Snacks and HIIT were high and similar (ps > 0.05). After the supervised trials, 10/14 of the participants preferred Snacks and 4/14 preferred HIIT (p = 0.18). On days when participants chose to perform either exercise modality, the average number of sit-to-stands in a 24 h period was increased (48.3 ± 8.7 to 52.8 ± 7.8; p = 0.03; Hedge's g = 0.73) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity tended to increase (21.9 ± 18.2 to 38.1 ± 22.1 min; p = 0.06; Hedge's g = 0.60) compared to days when they chose not to exercise. Stair-climbing exercise snacks may be an attractive approach to implement in the workplace setting and has potential to positively impact sedentary behaviour and physical activity metrics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this secondary analysis study was to examine the affective and social cognitive responses to low-volume high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) over a progressive two-week supervised intervention for individuals at risk of type 2 diabetes. Ninety-nine adults that were low-active and overweight were randomized into one of two exercise conditions and had affective and social cognitive measures assessed before, during, and after intervention. Increases over time in post-exercise enjoyment, attitudes towards exercise, and intentions to exercise were noted for both HIIT and MICT conditions (ps <.05). The patterns of change in acute affective responses over the two-week intervention were consistent for both conditions, with participants in MICT reporting more positive in-task affect and affective attitudes throughout (ps <.001). Positive correlational relationships between affective and social cognitive responses were revealed throughout the intervention (ps <.05), highlighting the relationship between reflexive responses and reflective cognitions. Research is warranted to determine whether findings are a consequence of familiarization with exercise, whether such findings are translatable to real-world environments and non-progressive exercise protocols, and whether these reflexive responses and reflective cognitions are predictive of future exercise behaviour for individuals at risk of type 2 diabetes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigated the impact of listening to music during exercise on perceived enjoyment, attitudes and intentions towards sprint interval training (SIT). Twenty men (24.8 ± 4.5 years) and women (20.1 ± 2.6 years) unfamiliar with SIT exercise completed two acute sessions of SIT, one with and one without music. Perceived enjoyment, attitudes and intentions towards SIT were measured post-exercise for each condition. Attitudes and intentions to engage in SIT were also measured at baseline and follow-up. Post-exercise attitudes mediated the effects of enjoyment on intentions in the music condition (95% confidence interval [CI]: [0.01, 0.07],κ2 = 0.36) and in the no music condition (95% CI: [0.01, 0.08],κ2 = 0.37). Attitudes towards SIT were significantly more positive following the music than no music condition (P = 0.004), while intentions towards SIT were not (P = 0.29). Further, attitudes and intentions towards SIT did not change from baseline to follow-up (Ps > 0.05). These findings revealed that participants had relatively positive attitudes and intentions towards SIT, which did not become more negative despite experiencing intense SIT protocols. This study highlights the importance of acute affective responses to SIT exercise for influencing one’s attitudes and intentions towards participating in SIT exercise. Such factors could ultimately play a key role in determining whether an individual engages in SIT exercise in the long term. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Thirty students (mean age = 18 ± 0.5 years) completed self-report (Self-Control Scale) and objective (isometric handgrip squeeze performance) measures of self-control, provided their exercise and academic (study/schoolwork) plans for the next month, and then logged these behaviors over the subsequent 4-week period. Trait self-control predicted exercise and academic behavior. Handgrip squeeze performance predicted academic behavior and adherence to academic plans. Further, regression analysis revealed that trait self-control and handgrip performance explained significant variance in academic behavior. These findings provide a new understanding of how different self-control measures can be used to predict first-year students’ participation in, and adherence to, exercise and academic behaviors concurrently. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]