Does Fit Minded really work?
This is the really exciting part. Because Fit Minded is based on a four-year research study in which we collected and analyzed data, we know a lot about what works and what doesn’t. We continue to collect information from members who volunteer to allow us to include their data in our ongoing research. After completing the eight-month program, our alumni: • increased their level of physical activity. • learned to think of physical activity as a priority. • found ways to make physical activity fun for them. • developed strategies to overcome barriers to physical activity. • learned to use self-monitoring tools (such as a pedometer and physical activity diary) to make physical activity a habit and to set and achieve goals. • gained confidence in their ability to become more physically active and take responsibility for their health. Many also lost weight, although we do not focus on weight loss.
