Background Most people in developed countries are not physically active enough to reap
optimal health benefits so effective promotion strategies are warranted. Theories of …

Behavioural theories, predictions, and interventions should be relevant to complex, real-
world health behaviours and conditions. Habit theory and habit formation interventions show …

The health benefits of regular, moderate-intensity physical activity have enormous scope
and evidence, yet few people engage in the behavior. As a response, physical activity …

Novelty has recently been suggested as a potential basic psychological need within self-
determination theory. Taking into account the lack of research on this new construct, the …

Objectives The primary aim of this study was to evaluate the preliminary efficacy and
feasibility of an 8-week high-intensity interval training program (Uni-HIIT) for young adult …

The economic burden of inactivity is substantial, with conservative estimates suggesting the
global cost to health care systems is more than US $50 billion. School-based programs …

This paper investigates the plausibility of novelty–variety as a potential basic psychological
need in a series of three studies. Using criteria proposed by Baumeister and Leary (Psychol …

Objectives Perceived variety in exercise predicts exercise behavior through autonomous
motivation. However, psychological need satisfaction (viz. for competence, autonomy, and …

Regular moderate and vigorous intensity physical activity has numerous health benefits, yet
low participation rates. Research of the determinants of physical activity and subsequent …

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between social support and exercise
adherence among Chinese college students during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the …