A profile approach to physical activity levels: what's intensity got to do with reasons and motives for exercise?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the well-known benefits of physical activity (PA), non-communicable disease and premature mortality rates among adults continue to rise. The relationship between adults' goals and exercise-specific motivation on the type of PA intensity one engages remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to identify physical activity (PA) profiles based on frequency and intensity (i.e., levels of PA) in an adult sample. A secondary purpose was to examine how the PA profiles differ on the reasons people have for exercising and behavioral regulation.

Methods

A Cross-sectional survey was conducted with 1,169 (46.8 ± 16.7 years) participants solicited from a hospital-affiliated wellness center, social media promotions, and a research volunteer registry. The Internationa

SUBMITTER: Kercher VMM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11520888 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature