Health professionals recognize the benefits of moderate physical activity and encourage
clients to engage in some form of activity on a regular basis. In spite of these recognized …

Abstract Students (n= 257) were evaluated for scope and commitment to physical activity by
use of self-reported data that assessed amount of activity per week and the obligatory or …

This study examines current exercise habits and perceived benefits and barriers to exercise
in a sample of 147 undergraduate university students. It found a significant relationship …

Despite the increased interest in exercise dependence, there is limited research examining
the personality characteristics of exercise dependent individuals. The purpose of this study …

Objectives The purpose of our study was to explore the prevalence, and the role of mood,
exercise frequency, age, and gender differences of exercise dependence. Methods Regular …

Research has demonstrated that exercising has health promoting effects. However, if
habitual sporting activities become uncontrollable, detrimental health consequences can …

The research purposes were to examine the factorial and convergent validity, internal
consistency, and test-retest reliability of the Exercise Dependence Scale (EDS). Two …

Approximately 68% of the United States population is classified as overweight or obese
(Flegal et al. 2010). As overweight and obesity continue to be national health problems …

ABSTRACT Ebben WP, Brudzynski L. Motivation and barriers to exercise among college
students. JEPonline 2008; 11 (5): 1-11. The majority of Americans, who are overweight or …

Although there is a clear association between physical activity, sport and good health, there
are motives for practicing that can have, at the same time, a positive and negative …