An Exercise and Sedentary Break Intervention on Mood Profile and Dietary Behavior in Young Adults: Pilot Study

Abstract

The purpose of this pilot intervention was to examine whether changes in physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior influences mood profile and dietary behavior. Three intervention (exercise, sedentary break, and control) groups were evaluated over a 4-week period. The exercise intervention consisted of progressively increasing vigorous-intensity PA over a 4-week period among an inactive population. The sedentary break group was asked not to exercise, but instead, refrain from prolonged sitting (