Physical activity is closely linked with health and well-being; however, many Americans do
not engage in regular exercise. Older adults and those with low socioeconomic status are …

BACKGROUND: Only a fifth of older people undertake a level of physical activity sufficient to
lead to health benefit. Misconceptions about the ageing process and beliefs about the costs …

Background Physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour have detrimental consequences to
the individual and the economy. Our study examined the prevalence of perceived barriers to …

Background Data on barriers to physical activity in older adults in Germany are scarce. The
aim of this study was to analyse barriers to physical activity in a cohort of older adults …

Background and Purpose: Regular physical activity (PA) plays an important role in
improving and maintaining one's health, especially as one ages. Although many older …

This article addresses the formidable topic of promoting physical activity among older adults.
The primary focus is on older adults who are at risk for or who have evidence of functional …

Purpose Two questions were addressed:(1) How much physical activity do patients with
diabetes perform?(2) What are the perceived factors that prevent patients from doing more …

Background: Environmental factors may play an important role on influencing physical
activity (PA) behaviors. Purpose: Perceptions of access and safety for PA were compared …

This study aimed to ascertain perceived barriers and motivators to exercise in people age 74–
85 and to clarify the meaning of these barriers and motivators by examining participant …

OBJECTIVES: Based on predictions drawn from self-determination theory (SDT: Deci &
Ryan, 2000, The “what” and the “why” of goal pursuits: Human needs and the self …