Light Intensity Physical Activity Trial

Workshops include practical behavior change strategies and address barriers to movement, awareness of the immediate benefits of movement and implementation-intentions. Participants will be encouraged to cultivate a learning mind-set in order to better tolerate potential set-backs and to apply strategies such as pre-planning their week to incorporate physical activity, engaging their social network, and setting up systems and habits. Participants' progress in changing their physical activity patterns which will be compared and discussed.

Participants receive the feedback monitor (Fitbit inspire®; commercially available consumer product (https://www.fitbit.com/inspire)

With a cloud-based platform the iHealth data is synchronized with a mobile phone app developed by the research team. The app is designed to help the participant to self-monitor their physical activity levels and includes information on total activity and number of steps taken.

participants in the intervention group will receive telephone coaching during the first 3 months of the intervention. Telephone coaching will be conducted twice in the first month and once each in months two and three. The researcher will enquire about the progress with increasing LiPA, about the experiences of applying the strategies discussed during workshops, and about the experience with Fitbit Inspire® and the corresponding app. If needed, the coach will offer suggestions to improve goal adherence.

During the first 6 months of the study (the intervention period) participants in the control group will attend 4 workshops in which the benefits of physical activity and the health-risks of sedentary behavior will be discussed. Additionally, information will be provided on healthy lifestyle for patients with type 2 diabetes.