Development and evaluation of two web-based interventions for the promotion of physical activity in older adults: study protocol for a community-based controlled intervention trial

• Main Authors: Saskia Muellmann (Author), Inna Bragina (Author), Claudia Voelcker-Rehage (Author), Eric Rost (Author), Sonia Lippke (Author), Jochen Meyer (Author), Jochen Schnauber (Author), Merlin Wasmann (Author), Merle Toborg (Author), Frauke Koppelin (Author), Tilman Brand (Author), Hajo Zeeb (Author), Claudia R. Pischke (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Regular physical activity (PA) is a key contributor to healthy ageing. However, despite known health benefits, only one third of older adults in Germany reach the PA levels recommended for persons aged 65 years and above by the World Health Organization. The aim of the current st...