The Effect of Affective Exercise Experiences and Environmental Factors on Adherence to Outdoor Exercise Programs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to investigate the association between Affective Exercise Experiences (AEEs), environmental factors, and adherence to a structured public health exercise initiative.

Methods

A prospective experimental design was employed in a primary care setting within green parks in a community in Northern Italy. Community-dwelling individuals who participated in a 15-week outdoor exercise program were recruited. Participants engaged in 43 low-to moderate-intensity outdoor exercise sessions, held three times a week from May to July 2022, with each session lasting 60 min. A total of 68 participants (mean age: 64.6 ± 8.6 years) completed the questionnaires.

Results

A causal analysis revealed a small but significant positive effect of AEEs on adherence, with

SUBMITTER: Marini S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11940904 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature