Research from the Faculty of Health & Exercise Sciences, looking at first year students, found that pedometers didn't motivate them to increase their activity levels.
I wouldn't think it would motive demotivated people. It's good for people like me who like to measure what they're doing and compete against themselves, or make sure I am at a minimum level of activity.
I think the study was flawed somehow. Maybe they never told the participants the value of walking to their health. So just giving someone a free device doesn't mean they will change their lifestyle. I'm doing research on pedometers because I feel like I'm not active enough so atleast I have the minimum motivation to do a bit more walking. When these students reach 30 they will also feel the value
I wouldn't think it would motive demotivated people. It's good for people like me who like to measure what they're doing and compete against themselves, or make sure I am at a minimum level of activity.
I think the study was flawed somehow. Maybe they never told the participants the value of walking to their health. So just giving someone a free device doesn't mean they will change their lifestyle. I'm doing research on pedometers because I feel like I'm not active enough so atleast I have the minimum motivation to do a bit more walking. When these students reach 30 they will also feel the value