Start!

Description:

The Start! website aims to encourage physical activity and reduce the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases by providing information and tips on how to become more active.  The site contains quizzes to assess current physical activity, a messageboard to encourage users to connect with others, an online physical activity progress tracker, and individualised walking plans.  The site also contains tips for staying motivated and maintaining a healthy diet.Walking paths, created by consumers, are also included on the site.

Service URL:

http://www.startwalkingnow.org/home.jsp

Agency Responsible:

American Heart Association.

Details

Format:

Website.

Intervention Type:

Educational (primarily educational material or psychoeducation).

Course Length:

Short (less than 1 module or equivalent). The website does not contain consecutive modules, but sections containing specific content and tools

Support Option:

Other.

Target Audience

Primary Category:

Physical activity.

Target Audience:

Adult.

Language:

English.

Access

Fee:

Free.

Access:

Open: With registration.

Contact Details:

Lissa.Sawyer@heart.org

Research evidence

Research Trials:

0

Research RCTs:

0

Outcome Summary:

No research evidence on the efficacy of the program is currently available

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Research paper citations

None.