Background. Participation in regular moderate or vigorous physical activity substantially
reduces risk for all-cause and cardiovascular-disease mortality and confers other health …

In a cross-sectional survey, older Australians (N= 402) were asked to report their physical
activity habits and the 3 main barriers to more physical activity. Active and inactive men and …

People with knowledge of the benefits of physical activity tend to be more active; however,
such knowledge is typically operationalized as a basic understanding that physical activity is …

Physical inactivity is a major global public health issue associated with a range of chronic
disease outcomes. As such, the underlying motivation and barriers to whether or not an …

Objective: To examine trends in leisure time physical activity and inactivity in Australians
aged 15 years or older from 1989 to 2011. Method: We used data from six Australian …

Objectives: Physical activity is important health behavior for functional independence and
quality of life in older people. This study examined factors that influence older people's …

Objective To identify issues and perceptions concerning physical activity in older adults.
Design Qualitative study. Setting Perth, Western Australia. Methods Sixteen adults aged 65 …

Background. Physical inactivity is recognized as an important public health issue. Yet little is
known about doctors' knowledge, attitude, skills, and resources specifically relating to the …

Background. Regular physical activity improves survival and functional ability, and can
improve quality of life. Few studies have examined factors associated with physical activity in …

Background Strategies to promote physical activity may be more successful if they reflect
people's interests. Purpose To explore physical activity contexts preferred by three adult …