WhatsApp Radio Taiso Exercise Program for Adults Aged 60+

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Exercise: This study will utilize Radio Taiso exercises. The exercises will be conducted via WhatsApp. The aim of this 5-minute daily program is to instill an exercise habit in individuals over 60 years of age.

Study summary

The aim of this research is to examine the contribution of the Radio Taiso exercise program, offered via the WhatsApp application, to the process of establishing exercise habits in individuals aged 60 and over, and to evaluate the effects of this intervention on physical performance and quality of life. The study investigates the usability of WhatsApp, a digital platform, as a support tool in developing exercise habits. Furthermore, it aims to reveal the effects of the traditional Radio Taiso exercise model, widely practiced in Japan, one of the longest-living societies in the world, on the physical performance and quality of life of older adults.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• WhatsApp Feedback Questions — 6 weeks
  WhatsApp Feedback Questions: These will be conducted to monitor the development and continuity of exercise habits. Daily WhatsApp message: Did I do the exercise today? ☐ Yes ☐ No Weekly short summary: How many days a week did you do it? (0-7) Questions about Exercises: Was it easy for me to do the exercises? ☐ Yes ☐ No Was the exercise duration appropriate? ☐ Yes ☐ No I consider regular exercise a part of my life. (Score between 0-10) Did you experience pain, dizziness, or falls during exercise? ☐ Yes ☐ No Open-Ended Questions: What are your general thoughts about the exercise program? What were the situations that made it easier or harder for you to do the exercises regularly? Do you plan to continue doing these exercises after the workout is finished? Why? What do you think about having your progress monitored via WhatsApp?

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