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The increase in inactive and sedentary lifestyles is a serious problem in our society. It is a risk factor for many chronic diseases and other negative health and psychosocial outcomes. The project follows a novel approach that addresses the emotional and psychological barriers in physically inactive people by using sound feedback to alter the way they perceive their body. We are investigating the use of real-time sound-based feedback on one’s movement to alter body perception and increase people’s positivity towards their bodies, with the final aim of enhancing behavioral patterns, confidence and motivation for physical activity. MAGICSHOES is a highly interdisciplinary project and combines quantitative and qualitative methodologies from neuroscience research,Ìýhuman-computer interaction and real-life applications.