Why do people exercise? A cross-sectional study of motives to exercise among Danish adults

There is compelling evidence that physical activity reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, colon and breast cancer, obesity and musculoskeletal disorders. Furthermore, physical activity may have a beneficial effect on psychosocial well-being and mental health.[1] Studying motives to...

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Published in:Public health (London) 2014-05, Vol.128 (5), p.482-484
Main Authors: Skov-Ettrup, L.S, Petersen, C.B, Curtis, T, Lykke, M, Christensen, A.I, Tolstrup, J.S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Age Factors
Aged
Body Mass Index
Competitive Behavior
Cross-Sectional Studies
Denmark
Educational Status
Exercise - psychology
Female
Health Behavior
Health Promotion - methods
Health Surveys
Humans
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
Interpersonal Relations
Male
Middle Aged
Motivation
Obesity - prevention & control
Obesity - psychology
Overweight - prevention & control
Overweight - psychology
Recreation
Sex Factors
Surveys and Questionnaires
Young Adult
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Summary:There is compelling evidence that physical activity reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, colon and breast cancer, obesity and musculoskeletal disorders. Furthermore, physical activity may have a beneficial effect on psychosocial well-being and mental health.[1] Studying motives to exercise will give a better understanding of how to engage people in physical activity.
ISSN:0033-3506
1476-5616
DOI:10.1016/j.puhe.2014.02.005