This study evaluates the effectiveness of a structured, supervised university-based program that combines physical activity and health education to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors and psychological well-being. The program, called Ponte en Forma, is implemented at the University of Vigo (Campus of Ourense, Spain) as part of its institutional health promotion strategy. Adult participants (students, university staff, and community members) are allocated either to an intervention group, which takes part in the supervised Ponte en Forma program, or to a control group, which continues their usual unsupervised exercise routine. The intervention lasts four months and includes three weekly supervised exercise sessions plus biweekly counseling focused on healthy eating, prevention of tobacco and alcohol use, and emotional well-being. The main outcomes assessed include body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, resting heart rate, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet. Secondary outcomes include self-esteem, emotional intelligence, health-related quality of life, and lifestyle habits.
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Change in Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure (SBP and DBP)
Timeframe: Baseline and Month 4
Change in Body Mass Index (BMI)
Timeframe: Baseline and Month 4
Change in Resting Heart Rate (HR)
Timeframe: Baseline and Month 4
Change in Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MEDAS-14 score)
Timeframe: Baseline and Month 4