Accelerometer\/pedometer-only and commercial health wearable-only intervention strategies were most effective<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
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THURSDAY, March 18, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Health wearable devices are effective intervention tools\/strategies for reducing body weight and body mass index (BMI) in individuals with overweight\/obesity and chronic comorbidities, according to a review published online March 17 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine<\/em>.<\/p>\n Daniel J. McDonough, from University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, and colleagues conducted a systematic literature review to identify randomized controlled trials evaluating health wearable-based interventions using two or more physical activity intervention arms\/strategies. <\/p>\n Based on 31 included studies, researchers found that for body weight reduction in individuals with overweight\/obesity and chronic comorbidities, accelerometer\/pedometer-only and commercial health wearable-only intervention strategies were the most effective (versus three other treatments and a control condition). Multicomponent accelerometer\/pedometer and commercial health wearable-only intervention strategies were the most effective for BMI reduction compared with the other four conditions.<\/p>\n “While research grade step counters and accelerometers aren’t available to the public, commercial wearable fitness trackers are, and represent a practical option for people who are overweight\/obese and who have weight-related conditions,” the researchers said in a statement.<\/p>\n