Home-Based Exercise Training Interventions For Chronic Disease and Mental Health Prevention, Treatment and Sport Performance

Lack of physical inactivity is a recognized public health problem and one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century. Research agrees that physical inactivity is a risk factor for chronic diseases., while increased physical activity levels improve mental health, reducing stress and anxiety levels. Thus, innovative interventions to increase physical activity level and reduce sedentary behavior are considered key for primary and secondary prevention of chronic disease and mental health problems. In sports settings, it is recommended that athletes continue their training sessions at home to minimize the possible impact of detraining on physical performance, immune system and mental state. There are many home-based intervention protocols targeting physical activity, aiming to reduce intervention access barriers and costs. However, little is still known about their effectiveness.

We are interested in identifying potential home-based exercise training interventions for chronic disease prevention and treatment, focusing on individual’s mental and physical health. We also want to identify different motivators and barriers associated with home-based interventions.

We welcome submissions addressing the following topics:

• Home-based exercise interventions for mental health

• Home-based exercise interventions for cardiovascular health

• Home-based exercise interventions and COVID-19

• Home-based exercise intervention for chronic disease management

• m-Health and e-Health interventions: barriers and motivators

• Home-based exercise intervention in low- and middle- incoming countries

• Home-based exercise intervention for maintenance and increase physical performance

• Home-based exercise interventions for athletes