Group contexts such as fitness classes are popular forms of physical activity, and studying
them can uncover new ways to promote exercise adherence. Focusing on the potential for …

Objective: How can we distinguish between a collection of individuals exercising alongside
one another from group that is exercising 'together'? This question is central to research on …

Exploring whether the mechanisms underlying the positive relationship between group
exercise and physical activity are forms of social support–emotional, validation …

Engaging in regular physical activity is a challenging task for many adults. Intrinsic
satisfaction with exercise classes is thought to promote adherence to physical activity. This …

In this study, we assessed the ability of perceptual surface-level (ie, observable qualities
such as age and physical condition) and deep-level (ie, nonobservable qualities such as …

Understanding the malleable factors that underpin people's ongoing commitment to specific
forms of exercise is crucial to facilitate more effective efforts to improve participation rates. To …

This study examined the relationship between groupness and self-reported exercise
adherence. Exercise participants (N= 86) recalled a structured setting where they had been …

This study examined class size-member adherence relationships in exercise and
determined if they were moderated by the instructor or mediated by members' perceptions …

Embedded in the theory of group cohesion and the expectancy-value model of achievement
choice, the purpose of this study was to examine the predictive strengths of group cohesion …

The general purpose of this investigation was to examine the relationship of group cohesion
to individual adherence to physical activity. Two independent studies were conducted using …