Individuals reporting high group cohesion are less likely to discontinue participation in group
exercise programs. A validated measure of group cohesion, the Physical Activity Group …

Community-based exercise programs have demonstrated feasibility, yet many lack
controlled studies examining their efficacy. This study examined the efficacy of a community …

BACKGROUND: With the introduction of the new consensus on 30 minutes of moderate
physical activity preferably on all days of the week, exercise implemented into daily activities …

The objective of the studies presented in this paper was to examine whether the need to
belong can be used to enhance exercise cognitions and behavior. Two studies examined …

Little is known about the predictors of maintenance in organized exercise programmes. The
aim of this study was to investigate the behavioral predictors of maintenance of exercise …

In this article, the authors report the results of a case study examining a group-based
exercise program for older adult men. The purpose of the investigation was to identify the …

Exercise science professionals often work with older adults to help maintain function and
independence. Ageism may begin during undergraduate training, as most have not …

This study examined individual and contextual factors that contribute to initial involvement
and sustained participation in fitness club membership across age and gender. A web …

To document the characteristics of participants aged 50 years and older in a local
government group exercise program (Strong Seniors), to investigate the motivators and …

This thesis investigates factors that promote or inhibit continued participation in community
fitness programs for older adults. Of particular interest is the investigation of the role of …