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The behavioral determinants of exercise: implications for physical activity interventions.

N E Sherwood1, R W Jeffery

  • 1Division of Epidemiology, University of Minnesota, School of Public Health, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454-1015, USA. sherwood@epi.umn.edu

Annual Review of Nutrition
|August 15, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Promoting physical activity is crucial for public health. Understanding individual and environmental factors influencing exercise behavior is key to developing effective interventions for increased physical activity participation.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Exercise Science

Background:

  • Physical activity offers significant health benefits, yet most adults remain inactive.
  • Promoting regular physical activity is a critical public health objective.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review research on the determinants of exercise behavior.
  • To discuss implications for public health recommendations and interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current research findings.
  • Categorization of determinants into individual and environmental factors.

Main Results:

  • Exercise behavior is influenced by individual characteristics (motivation, self-efficacy, history, skills, other health behaviors).

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  • Environmental factors (access, cost, time barriers, social/cultural support) also play a significant role.

    • Conclusions:

    • Physical activity is a complex, dynamic process influenced by multiple factors throughout life.
    • Knowledge of determinants can inform targeted strategies to promote physical activity.