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Physical Activity, Health and Exercise

The combined effect of motivational interviewing and wearable fitness trackers on motivation and physical activity in inactive adults: A randomized controlled trial

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Pages 45-55 | Received 12 Sep 2022, Accepted 16 Mar 2023, Published online: 25 Mar 2023

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