Factors Associated With Ongoing Participation in Structured Exercise Among People Aged 50 Years and Older

To document the characteristics of participants aged 50 years and older in a local government group exercise program ( ), to investigate the motivators and barriers to ongoing exercise, and to identify factors associated with more frequent exercise class attendance. Ninety-three participants complet...

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Published in:Journal of aging and physical activity 2019-10, Vol.27 (5), p.739-745
Main Authors: Oliveira, Juliana Souza de, Sherrington, Catherine, Rowling, Louise, Tiedemann, Anne
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age Factors
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Attendance
Barriers
Exercise
Exercise - physiology
Exercise - psychology
Female
Health problems
Health Status
Humans
Influence
Local government
Male
Middle Aged
Motivation
Older people
Participation
Qualitative research
Social support
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:To document the characteristics of participants aged 50 years and older in a local government group exercise program ( ), to investigate the motivators and barriers to ongoing exercise, and to identify factors associated with more frequent exercise class attendance. Ninety-three participants completed a survey about exercise class attendance, motivators and barriers to participation, and exercise perceptions and self-reported exercise. The authors conducted a mixed-methods study involving both quantitative and qualitative analyses. Personal benefits of exercise and social influences were the most common motivators for regular exercise. Barriers to participation included health problems and lack of time (competing priorities). A higher score on the perceived exercise benefits scale is the only factor associated with a higher frequency of attendance at classes. Exercise programs for people aged 50 years and older that emphasize associated health benefits and promote social support may be more likely to facilitate long-term attendance.
ISSN:1063-8652
1543-267X
DOI:10.1123/japa.2018-0231