The impact of motivational interventions for increasing physical activity.

Objective: To assess whether incentives for practicing regular physical activities in fact help raising the frequency of exercising.

Methods: Male and female subjects undergoing two to three assessments in the Check-Up Unit of Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein (HIAE) were evaluated by noting any increase in levels of physical activity, improvements in mean metabolic unit numbers, and the sensitization index. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire was applied to assess the sample.