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To reduce these risks, it is imperative to address unhealthy habits including food and exercise. This qualitative study aimed to explore the needs, perceptions, and preferences of overweight individuals on tailored exercise programs that incorporate educational videos. Methodology Forty Individuals between the age of 18-30 years with a BMI of 25-29.9kg.m\n                    <ns3:sup>-2<\/ns3:sup>\n                    were included in the study using Purposive sampling from October 2023 to November 2023. Semi-structured in-depth interview was conducted for 45-60 minutes approximately among both active and inactive overweight individuals by a researcher trained in qualitative research. These interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was performed using inductive and deductive approaches to identify the recurrent patterns, themes, and insights in the transcribed interviews. Results 8 themes, such as lifestyle factors, exercise explorations, holistic wellbeing and 44 subthemes emerged from the analysis, helping to shed light on the needs, perceptions, and preferences that overweight individuals experience when it comes to their preference for a customized exercise program provided through educational video. The participants wanted personalized regimens that catered to their requirements and levels of fitness. Conclusion In summary, the findings emphasize the value of educational videos that are easy to use, visually appealing, and supported by science. 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I suggest reducing keywords by taking the 5 most important keywords  \n<b>Response:<\/b> Thank you, we have reduced the key words to the 5 most important words.  INTRODUCTION - \u201cEven with a wealth of evidence showing the health advantages of consistent physical activity, more than half of Indians do not exercise to the recommended levels. 7,8\u201d I highlight the following statement that researchers say more than half of Indians do not exercise at the recommended level. Therefore, I suggest researchers add the data on how many Indians in total are not exercising at the recommended levels. Apart from that, researchers can also add the recommended duration of exercise, such as recommendations from WHO (https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/physical-activity).  \n<b>Response:<\/b> Thank you for highlighting the point. We have added the percentage of Indians that do not exercise.  - I suggest researchers add, perhaps this can be supported by the results of previous research with inconsistent results.  \n<b>Response: <\/b>Thanks for your suggestions. The inconsistent results with respect to previous research has been addressed in the introduction section.  MATERIALS AND METHODS - How do you recruit potential participants? Forty individuals aged between 18-30 years with a BMI of 25-29. 9kg.m-2 who were involved in the study using purposive sampling from October 2023 to November 2023 were obtained in what way? Do you do open recruitment or in certain communities? Please provide a detailed explanation in the methods section.  \n<b>Response:<\/b> Detailed &nbsp;recruitment of potential participants has now been added in the new version of the manuscript. It\u2019s an open recruitment that we followed in this study.  - How do researchers obtain data about the medical records of each participant, so that researchers can ensure that participants are free from comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, CVD, neurological and musculoskeletal disorders?  \n<b>Response:<\/b> Participants were screened before recruiting them into the study using screening tools American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) screening algorithm and the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire Plus (PAR Q +). Medical clearance from a physician or other qualified health care provider was recommended if indicated during screening.  - In the data collection process, were the 40 participants involved interviewed at one time, or were there differences in time?  \n<b>Response: <\/b>Interviews were carried out over multiple sessions.  - Has the questionnaire used in this study been tested for validity and reliability? If so, can I see the results of the analysis?  \n<b>Response: <\/b>Thank you for your feedback. The questionnaire underwent a validation process using the Content Validity Index (CVI) and demonstrated a good CVI score (Clarity- 0.78, Relavence-0.81, Comprehensiveness- 0.82). Based on expert evaluations, modifications were made. Specifically, two questions were removed as they were deemed inappropriate, one question was suggested to be used as a probe rather than a standalone item, one question was revised for better clarity, and an additional question was incorporated based on expert recommendations. The modified version of the questionnaire was subsequently used in the study.  - In the Analysis subsection, researchers can add validity and reliability tests.  \n<b>Response: <\/b>Thanks for the feedback. We have added as The Content Validity Index (I-CVI and S-CVI) was used to analyze the interview guide's content validity  - Please describe how the sample size is calculated?  \n<b>Response:<\/b> The sample size of 40 participants was determined based on the study\u2019s objectives and the purposive sampling approach. It was designed to ensure data saturation while allowing for comparisons between two groups. It provided an opportunity to explore variability in contextual elements such as age, fitness levels, and activity patterns.  RESULTS - The results are presented well and in detail.  \n<b>Response:<\/b> Thanks for the compliments.  DISCUSSION - The discussion section should present paragraphs to improve reading conditions. It should start with the objective of the study, followed by the main findings, and afterward relating these with the literature. It is also important to develop limitations and suggestions for future research at the end of this section.  \n<b>Response: <\/b>Thanks for guiding the discussion format. The suggestion to add objective has been incorporated.  CONCLUSION - Add some recommendations for future research and add strong reasons to support the study.  \n<b>Response:<\/b> Thank you for the suggestion. Future scope for the study is added in the conclusion.","URL":"https:\/\/f1000research.com\/articles\/13-998\/v4#referee-comment-13348","order":1,"name":"referee-comment-13348","label":"Referee Comment","group":{"name":"article-reports","label":"Article Reports"}},{"value":"10.5256\/f1000research.178289.r374517, Waqar M Naqvi, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, 03 Apr 2025, version 2, 1 approved, 1 approved with reservations","URL":"https:\/\/f1000research.com\/articles\/13-998\/v2#referee-response-374517","order":2,"name":"referee-response-374517","label":"Referee Report","group":{"name":"article-reports","label":"Article Reports"}},{"value":"<b>Shishira K B<\/b>; \n<i>Posted: 04 Apr 2025<\/i>; Dr Waqar M Naqwi, Thank you for your valuable feedback and for accepting our article. We appreciate your insightful suggestions, which have helped us enhance the clarity and relevance of our manuscript.  \n<b>INTRODUCTION:&nbsp;<\/b>The authors are encouraged to briefly discuss the importance of exercise videos as a platform specifically designed for individuals who are overweight. Justifying this focus would improve the study's relevance and clarity. We appreciate your suggestion to discuss the importance of exercise videos as a platform specifically designed for individuals who are overweight. In response, we have now incorporated a discussion on the challenges faced by overweight individuals and how exercise videos can help overcome these barriers.  \n<b>METHODOLOGY:&nbsp;<\/b>The authors should specify whether data triangulation was performed and, if so, address it specifically in the methodology section.&nbsp; Thanks for highlighting. We have now specified whether data triangulation was performed and &nbsp;addressed it in the methodology section, as suggested. Further clarification regarding the coding process is needed, particularly a thorough description of how disagreements among team members were handled and resolved. Disagreements among the team members were resolved through discussion and consensus, this has now been added in the manuscript. Thank you  \n<b>RESULTS:&nbsp;<\/b>It is suggested that one or two major themes that emerged from the results be included in the abstract to enhance its insightfulness. Thank you for your suggestion to include major themes in the abstract to enhance its insightfulness. We have now incorporated key themes from the results section into the abstract&nbsp;  \n<b>CONCLUSION:&nbsp;<\/b>The conclusion could be improved by highlighting how the results may influence public health policy or guide the development of future exercise interventions.&nbsp; Thank you for your guidance on strengthening the conclusion by discussing the influence of result on public health policy. We have made the changes as per your suggestion in the conclusion.","URL":"https:\/\/f1000research.com\/articles\/13-998\/v4#referee-comment-13695","order":3,"name":"referee-comment-13695","label":"Referee Comment","group":{"name":"article-reports","label":"Article Reports"}},{"value":"10.5256\/f1000research.180273.r378056, Adriyan Pramono, Diponegoro University, Semarang, 03 Jun 2025, version 3, indexed","URL":"https:\/\/f1000research.com\/articles\/13-998\/v3#referee-response-378056","order":4,"name":"referee-response-378056","label":"Referee Report","group":{"name":"article-reports","label":"Article Reports"}},{"value":"<b>Shishira K B<\/b>; \n<i>Posted: 05 Jun 2025<\/i>; \u201cAn exercise video is the preferred mode, which provides the freedom to modify timing, intensity and exercise type to accommodate individual preferences\u201d, it is recommended to support this claim with additional context regarding age-related preferences for exercise delivery modes. Doing so would reinforce the relevance of this delivery method for the target population (in this case are adults) and strengthen the connection between existing literature and the current study's focus. Thank you for this insightful comment. We agree that supporting the claim regarding exercise video preference with contextual evidence from the literature would strengthen our rationale. We have revised the manuscript to include the following elaboration: Research suggests that adults, especially younger individuals, often prefer flexible and self-directed exercise formats, such as video-based programs, due to time constraints, varying fitness levels, and a desire for autonomy in their routines.  Following the limitations section, it is advisable for the authors to reflect on the potential impact of these limitations on the study's validity and generalizability. A brief discussion on whether the limitations meaningfully affect the manuscript's contribution to the field would help readers assess the study\u2019s utility as a reference for future research. The generalizability of findings to wider populations, particularly those from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, or regional backgrounds, was limited. Despite this limitation, purposive sampling was suitable for the study's aim, as it ensured contributions from individuals who conformed to the desired user profile and were most likely to benefit from the intervention. The study provides a valuable framework to develop tailored exercise interventions, which can guide future modifications for varied populations.","URL":"https:\/\/f1000research.com\/articles\/13-998\/v4#referee-comment-14023","order":5,"name":"referee-comment-14023","label":"Referee Comment","group":{"name":"article-reports","label":"Article Reports"}},{"value":"The author(s) declared that no grants were involved in supporting this work","order":6,"name":"grant-information","label":"Grant Information"},{"value":"This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Licence, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.","order":0,"name":"copyright-info","label":"Copyright"}]}}