The aim of this study was to describe experiences of physical activity, perceived meaning,
and the importance of and motives and barriers for participation in physical activity in people …

Background: Maintaining regular physical activity is important for physical and mental
health, providing benefits including protection against chronic disease. However, little is …

This cross-sectional study examined motivation for participation in physical activity at
different adult life stages. T test analysis revealed no differences based on gender. Analysis …

Background Increasing physical activity in older adults remains a key public health priority in
countries with a high burden of non-communicable disease, yet current interventions have …

Background: regular physical activity has been shown to have many health benefits.
However, many older people are physically inactive. Objective: to investigate why older …

Background Few studies examined socio-ecological factors and leisure time physical
activities (LTPA) and rarely focused on self-regulation and social capital, which might play a …

The purpose of this study was to determine older adults' physical activity behaviors and
stage of readiness for physical activity. Data were collected on 403 American adults over the …

Background Evidence on the relation between leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) and
health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in older adults is based primarily on clinical trials of …

Rationale Physical activity can reduce the risk of chronic illnesses, frailty and deterioration of
cognitive function in older adults yet few older adults meet recommended levels of physical …

The relationships between social and physical activities in older adulthood deserve further
attention. This study explores the relationship of social leisure activity (SLA) and the …