Exploring Motivation and Barriers to Physical Activity among Active and Inactive Australian Adults.

ABSTRACT: Physical inactivity is a major global public health issue associated with a range of chronic disease outcomes. As such, the underlying motivation and barriers to whether or not an individual engages in physical activity is of critical public health importance. This study examines the National Heart Foundation of Australia Heart Week Survey conducted in March 2015. A total of 894 (40% female) Australian adults aged 25⁻54 years completed the survey, including items relating to motivation and barriers to being physically active. The most frequently selected responses regarding motivation for physical activity among those categorised as active (n = 696) were; to lose or maintain weight (36.6%, 95% CI 33.1⁻40.3), avoid or manage health condition (17.8%, 95% CI 15.1⁻20.8), and improve appearance

SUBMITTER: Hoare E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5968958 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature