Talking yourself into fitness: could Self-Talk boost walking in seniors?

This trial tests whether adding structured self-talk to a wearable-assisted walking program can help older adults become more physically active and improve their physical function. Sixty community-dwelling adults aged 65 and older will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: wearable walking with self-talk, wearable walking alone, or a walking-only control. Over 12 weeks, all participants follow the same moderate-intensity walking schedule, and researchers measure changes in activity levels, strength, mobility, and psychological factors like motivation and confidence.