Studies have found physical inactivity to be a significant health risk factor and have
demonstrated how physical inactivity behaviour varies according to social background. As a …

Background Understanding which factors influence participation in physical activity is
important to improve the public health. The aim of the present review of reviews was to …

Background Current physical activity guidelines acknowledge the importance of total health
enhancing physical activity (HEPA) compared to leisure time physical activity or exercise …

A large proportion of adults in Western cultures are physically inactive, despite several
decades of warnings about the potentially negative health consequences of a sedentary …

Background In recent years, there has been a decline in physical activity among adults.
Motivation has been shown to be a crucial factor in maintaining physical activity. The …

Background The identification of various individual, social and physical environmental
factors affecting physical activity (PA) behavior in Canada can help in the development of …

This qualitative study explored how influences on recreational physical activity (RPA) were
patterned by socioeconomic position. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 10 males …

The aim of this essay is to provide an overview of initiatives designed to increase physical
activity among different populations and in different settings, and to set the context for the …

Physical inactivity is a leading cause of premature death, disability and numerous chronic
diseases. Minority and underserved populations in the United States and worldwide have a …

Background. Despite large differences in physical activity by demographic subgroup, few
studies have identified correlates for specific age and sex groups. The present study …