The gap between the decision to engage in physical activity and subsequent behavioral
enactment is considerable for many. Action control theories focus on this discordance in an …

In the surging field of chronic physical activity (PA) and cognition research, problems arise
that prevent us from 'seeing the forest for the trees'. The first aim was to identify them and …

Given the need to explore the factors that can account for a better understanding of the
intention-behavior gap in exercise practice in health club settings, and considering the …

Introduction A dual process model based upon the affect and health behavior framework
was used to explain sedentary behavior, where affective and instrumental components of …

Background Previous research suggests that there is a bidirectional relationship between
incidental affect (ie, how people feel in day-to-day life) and physical activity behavior …

Suggestions that affective experiences may influence exercise motivation have commonly
appeared since the dawn of exercise psychology. However, a measure that captures the …

Evidence suggests affective responses to exercise can influence exercise adherence.
However, there is a limited understanding of how and when to measure core affect in …

The concept of motivation is broad and multi-faceted. In health psychology, motivation has
been conceptualized as cravings, urges, or desires for unhealthy behaviors, such as …

Individuals often anticipate how they will feel during a potential future behaviour. Assuming
that this anticipation may influence actual behaviour, the aim of this scoping review was to …

Research on the relationship between exercise-induced affect and exercise or physical
activity behavior has gained momentum in recent years, yielding several observational and …