Extension has recently begun delivering physical activity programs, but delivering evidence-
based interventions is a challenge. To increase adoption of evidence-based interventions, a …

Physical activity (PA) participation declines from adolescence to young adulthood. This
review evaluates the effectiveness of interventions aiming to improve PA among healthy …

Introduction We tested whether physical activity (PA) engagement is subsequently
associated with additional health-promoting behaviours in a large-scale, real-world …

Background Low participation rates (1–31%) and unique barriers to strength training (eg,
specialized knowledge, equipment, perceived complexity) suggest effective strength training …

Purpose Community-based physical activity interventions are recommended because of
increased reach and public health impact. To improve adult physical activity levels, access …

Applied Exercise Psychology emphasizes the application of evidence-based knowledge
drawn from the fields of exercise psychology, health psychology, clinical and counseling …

An accumulating body of epidemiological, clinical, and basic research underscores the
importance of regular physical activity to a broad array of physical and psychological …

OBJECTIVES: Despite the widely acknowledged benefits of regular physical activity (PA),
specific goals for increased population levels of PA, and strongly recommended strategies to …

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 …

When asking students to identify the benefits of regular physical activity, they will often recall
numerous positive physical benefits of exercise such as improved cardiorespiratory and …