Virtual Coach

This randomized controlled trial will measure the effect of personalized feedback and motivational coaching, via the Virtual Coach computer avatar, on adherence to an activity regime.

BeFit Forever

BeFit Forever combines the use of activity monitoring ‘wearables’ and Internet-based resources, such as reporting of weekly exercise and food logs, activity charts, incentives, and educational content and resources.

Comparison of strategies for sustaining weight loss: the weight loss maintenance randomized controlled trial

This study found that brief personal counseling and web-based intervention strategies offer the best hope in keeping weight off over three years.

Promoting physical activity through hand-held computer technology

Results from this first-generation study indicate that hand-held computers may be effective tools for increasing initial physical activity levels among underactive adults.

Medical Self-Care Savings

An American Institute for Preventive Medicine White Paper

Web-based weight management programs in an integrated health care setting: a randomized, controlled trial

The authors assessed the efficacy of a Web-based tailored behavioral weight management program compared with Web-based information-only weight management materials.

A handheld animated advisor for physical activity promotion

The authors have developed an animated PDA-based advisor that can engage sedentary adults in dialogues about their physical activity throughout the day.

Effect of internet support on the long-term maintenance of weight loss

Participants assigned to an internet-based weight maintenance program sustained comparable weight loss over 18 months compared with individuals who continued to meet face-to-face.