In light of the well-documented health benefits of physical activity and the fact that the
majority of adult men and women are inactive, promoting regular physical activity is a public …

Why and how to improve physical activity promotion: Lessons from behavioral science and
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The aim of this essay is to provide an overview of initiatives designed to increase physical
activity among different populations and in different settings, and to set the context for the …

This article presents an overview of major developments in physical activity and exercise for
health promotion and disease prevention during the past 10 years. The importance of …

Abstract describe the current scientific knowledge regarding the descriptive and predictive
determinants of physical activity and the effectiveness of interventions designed to increase …

Background and purpose. Despite the widely acknowledged public health burden and years
of individually based intervention approaches, physical inactivity remains a growing concern …

Abstract Evaluation and delivery of physical activity and exercise programs appear impeded
by the substantial numbers of Americans who are unwilling or unable to participate regularly …

Motivating individuals to adopt and maintain regular physical activity (PA) is a major
challenge for health professionals, and facilitating PA via public health initiatives is …

Background Physical activity interventions are more likely to be effective if they target causal
determinants of behaviour change. Targeting requires accurate identification of specific …

Much recent interest has focused on the relationship between physical activity and health
and supported with an abundance of scientific evidence. However, the concept of Exercise …