ABSTRACT
The purpose of this chapter is to give examples of interventions aimed at groups and individuals that are designed to increase physical activity.
Specifically, in this chapter we will:
● provide a framework for discussing interventions aimed at increasing physical activity levels
activity ● discuss the use of pedometers as a tool to promote physical activity ● describe the process of physical activity consultation and show results of studies using
this approach ● show how the primary care setting can be used to increase physical activity ● discuss limitations to the evidence base regarding groups and individuals ● draw conclusions about current research knowledge in this area ● make recommendations for researchers and practitioners.
