Background: Obese women have lower levels of physical activity than nonobese women,
but it is unclear what drives these differences. Methods: Mixed methods were used to …

Background Most people are not meeting the minimal requirements for physical activity
participation, particularly people who are overweight or obese. Numerous initiatives have …

Physical activity is important for the health of all individuals, however, the determinants of
physical activity behaviour for women who are overweight remain largely unexplored. The …

BACKGROUND: This study examined how sedentary obese (OB) and normal weight (NW)
women respond to exercise training; and if fitness levels of the OB and NW are comparable …

Background Obese individuals are encouraged to participate in physical activity. However,
few qualitative studies have explored obese individuals' motivations for and experiences …

Objectives: In this paper, we describe the degree of exercise and sedentary behavior among
individuals with class III obesity, identify perceived benefits and barriers to exercise, and …

Objective This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of different exercise modalities and
determine the optimal exercise prescription for improving cardiorespiratory fitness, body …

Background Obesity is a prominent modifiable health risk factor. Treatments of severe
caloric restrictions and educational interventions have had minimal sustained effects on …

ContextA higher duration and intensity of exercise may improve long-term weight loss.
ObjectiveTo compare the effects of different durations and intensities of exercise on 12 …

Body size satisfaction may be an important factor associated with physical activity. We
analyzed data from the 2002 National Physical Activity and Weight Loss Survey (NPAWLS) …