Table 1 Final version of the TIDieR checklist used in this study (16 items)

1. Brief name

Provide the name or a phrase that describes the intervention

2. Why

Describe any rationale, theory, or goal of the elements essential to the intervention

3. What (Materials)

Describe any physical or informational materials used in the intervention

4. What (procedures)

Describe each of the procedures, activities, and/or processes used in the intervention

5. a. Who provided (disciplinary background)

Describe the disciplinary background of the provider

b. Who provided (expertise, experience, or specific training)

Describe the expertise, experience, or specific training of the provider

6. How

Describe the modes of delivery

7. Where

Describe the type(s) of location(s) where the intervention occurred

8. a. When and how much (frequency)

Describe the number of times the intervention was delivered (e.g., number of sessions)

b. When and how much (length)

Describe the number of weeks/months the intervention lasted

c. When and how much (duration)

Describe the duration of each session (e.g., minutes /session)

d. When and how much (intensity)

Describe the intensity at which the exercise was practiced

9. Tailoring

If the intervention was planned to be personalized, titrated or adapted, then describe what, why, when, and how

10. Modifications

If the intervention was modified during the course of the study, describe the changes

11. How well (planned)

If intervention adherence or fidelity was assessed, describe how and by whom, and if any strategies were used to maintain or improve fidelity, describe them.

12. How well (actual)

If intervention adherence or fidelity was assessed, describe the extent to which the intervention was delivered as planned.