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Showing 1 to 20 of 46 for “"Exercise adherence"”.
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Motivational Aspects of Exercise Adherence
… exist for individuals participating in an exercise program and to determine if these goal orientations could be used to differentiate between those who drop out and those who adhere to the exercise program. A secondary purpose was to determine the percent of variance in exercise behavior …
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Exercise Adherence Following Short Term Weight Loss Programs
… loss program. By conducting a follow up study exercise adherence could be measured, and the reasons for continuing or discontinuing exercise were analyzed. There were 11 participants in this study (n=9, females; n=2, males) whose ages ranged from 26 to 67 years of age. Participants completed …
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Prediction of exercise adherence with goal orientations and motivational climate
… for this decline in activity is the lack of adherence to exercise programs. Psychological factors such as goal orientations and motivational climates may provide insight into the adherence of exercise. The collegiate population (18-25 years old) at the campus of Colorado State University was …
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ROWERS' PERCEPTIONS OF EXERCISE ADHERENCE AND ROWING CULTURE: A MIXED-METHODS INVESTIGATION
… perspectives of the benefits and barriers to exercise, and to use follow-up qualitative interviews to elicit insight into rowers' views of their sport culture, personal experience, and what it takes to be a dedicated, adherent athlete. A mixed-methods approach was used with online surveys and …
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The effect of specialised programming on the exercise adherence of corporate executives
… of a specialised fitness program on the exercise adherence of corporate executives over a six-month period. Seventy executives based at the head office of Coles Myer Ltd, in Melbourne, were randomly assigned to treatment and control groups. The treatment group participants received a …
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The Effects of Perceived Competence and Autonomy Support on Exercise Adherence: A Test of Self-determination Theory
… population remains inactive and for those who do exercise, adherence is a problem. Thus, the study of factors that may improve adherence to physical activity has important implications for public health and wellness. Social psychological influences that have motivational potential arc of obvious …
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Comparison of two diabetes mellitus exercise programmes with respect to exercise adherence and physiological and psychological effects
… a year and this amount is rising gradually. Exercise is a major cornerstone for treatment of DM, however, benefits derived from exercise have been shown to wane 3-10 days after exercise. Therefore, for exercise to be an effective form of treatment, it should be adopted as a lifestyle change. …
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Impact of a brief exercise adherence intervention on physical activity and quality of life among working mothers
Working mothers face numerous exercise barriers, and thus exhibit high levels of inactivity. The stress associated with fulfilling multiple roles can also compromise quality of life within this population. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a brief exercise adherence …
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The effect of music therapy on mood, perceived exertion, and exercise adherence of patients participating in a rehabilitative upper extremity exercise program
… of music therapy on perceived exertion, mood and exercise adherence of patients participating in a group upper extremity exercise program. Twenty two patients ranging in age from 22 to 86 participated in a occupational therapy upper extremity exercise (OT-UEE) program and a music therapy upper …
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Can a brief behavioural assessment and tailored exercise adherence strategies improve adherence to exercise for older people with musculoskeletal conditions?: A feasibility randomised controlled trial
Prescribed exercise is a widely used and effective treatment for older people with musculoskeletal conditions. However, its effectiveness may be limited by adherence or non-adherence to exercise programmes. It is important to develop an understanding of how clinicians can help people change their …
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Relationships between psychosocial factors and adherence to diet and exercise in adults with type 2 diabetes: A test of a theoretical model
… death among people with diabetes. Diet and exercise adherence are\r\nimportant diabetes self management behaviors that can reduce CVD risk; unfortunately, adherence rates are low among diabetics. Improved understanding of psychosocial factors related to diet and exercise adherence among …
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Enjoyment Based Motivation and the Enjoyable Exercise Experience in a Generation Y Sample: A Mixed Methods Approach
… have different preferences for a variety of exercise activities, exercise settings and eating plans. In fact, numerous researchers have examined the preferences of individuals in diet and exercise programs from past generations (Daley, Copeland, Wright, & Wales, 2008; Ekkekakis, Hall, & …
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The Effects of Intensity Level and Expertise on Attentional Focus During Exercise
An important goal of exercise psychology is to identify factors that influence exercise adherence. More than half of Americans do not get the physical activity that doctors recommend for maintaining or improving a healthy lifestyle. Attentional focus during exercise has been identified as one …
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Exercise Behavior Patterns in Emerging Adulthood: An Exploration of Predictor Variables from Self-Determination Theory and Transtheoretical Model
… motivational mediators, and motivation on exercise behavior within this developmental period. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the influence of constructs from self-determination theory (SDT) and transtheoretical model (TTM) on the development and maintenance of …
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Working it Out: Examining the Psychological Effects of Music and Exercise and Exploring the Theoretical Background of Health Behaviors
<p>Exercise has been linked to mood benefits, and music may increase these effects. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the psychological effects of music and exercise. Exercise was hypothesized to increase mood more significantly in those who listened to music. Listening to music …
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Improving exercise adoption: the effects of social support, personalized goal setting and feedback and prompting in a community walking program
… program designed to meet ACSM's cardiovascular exercise goals. Survival analysis using six months of data points and using the criteria of walking at least 20 minutes a day for a at least three times per week indicated an effect for more frequent versus less frequent prompting (50% and 15%), but …
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Physical activity and depression in people with coronary heart disease
… and in Study 3, I designed and implemented a PA adherence intervention, with the aim of increasing adherence to PA for people with depression and CHD. ... Overall, the findings of the present thesis highlight the prevalence and severity of depression after a cardiac event and the ongoing negative …
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