A study to develop web-based health assessment and healthy heart instructions for gym goers in Punjab

While regular exercise is essential for maintaining heart health, overexertion in the gym can lead to potential cardiovascular problems. By leveraging the power of technology, gym enthusiasts can undergo thorough health evaluations from the comfort of their homes on smartphones, contributing to a more personalized and proactive approach to fitness management. (1)A methodological study was conducted using modified Delphi technique to develop web-based health assessment and healthy heart instructions for gym goers. From the extensive review of literature, a preliminary draft of health assessment and healthy heart instructions for gym goers was prepared and given to 19 panelists to evaluate content in 2 Delphi rounds. The final draft was formatted into google form and face validity also was assessed by the experts. Reliability was calculated by assessing internal consistency using Cronbach alpha, by applying it on 20 gym goers. Usability was tested by obtaining responses via questionnaire (Google form) from same participants on the basis of 10 evaluatory parameters. The mean I-CVI (Item-CVI) scores of web-based health assessment and healthy heart instructions for gym goers in Delphi round 1&2 were 0.99 & 1 respectively. S-CVI/ Avg (Scale CVI/Average) were 0.99 & 1 in Delphi round 1& 2 respectively. SCVI/UA (S-CVI/Universal Agreement) improved from 0.96 to 1 in Delphi round 1& 2 respectively. All 19 experts expressed that google form had a logically ordered format and readable. The font size and response format were appropriate. Reliability of web-based health assessment and healthy heart instructions for gym goers was calculated as r=0.77 using Cronbach alpha. Usability of web-based health assessment and healthy heart instructions for gym goers revealed that it increases awareness about importance of healthy and safe practices among gym goers and helpful in reducing complications related to heart. The study concluded that the web-based health assessment and healthy heart instructions for gym goers is a valid and reliable instrument for increasing awareness about importance of healthy and safe practices among gym goers and helpful in reducing complications related to heart.