Get Moving: Motivating Sedentary Young Adults

Authors

Rebecca Edmunds, Brigham Young University
Neil Peterson, Brigham Young University

Keywords

sedentary young adults, obesity, physical activity, healthy lifestyle

College

Nursing

Abstract

Obesity and sedentary behavior are increasing in the United States and the world. On the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website recent statistics put over one third of the American adult population as obese and over half as overweight (2015). This epidemic has contributed to a drastic increase in disease and cost. Obesity and the accompanying diseases are not only expensive to treat but also decrease quality of life. Prevention is essential. Many companies are working to find devices that help motivate people and encourage physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. This research project focused specifically on the Fitbit Surge and its impact on motivating young adults to get up and moving.

Recommended Citation

Edmunds, Rebecca and Peterson, Neil (2017) "Get Moving: Motivating Sedentary Young Adults," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2017: Iss. 1, Article 275.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2017/iss1/275