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Understanding what motivates older adults to exercise.

B Resnick1, A M Spellbring

  • 1University of Maryland, School of Nursing, Baltimore, USA.

Journal of Gerontological Nursing
|December 9, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Older adults who adhered to exercise programs had better health, fewer falls, and stronger self-efficacy. Key factors influencing adherence include beliefs, goals, and exercise sensations.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Exercise Science
  • Behavioral Health

Background:

  • Adherence to exercise programs is crucial for older adults' health and well-being.
  • Understanding factors influencing adherence can inform targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore factors influencing exercise program adherence in older adults.
  • To compare adherers and non-adherers on motivation, self-efficacy, health status, functional performance, and falls.

Main Methods:

  • Combined qualitative and quantitative design.
  • Study included 23 older adults (average age 81) from a walking group.
  • Compared adherers (n=9) and non-adherers (n=14) on various metrics.

Main Results:

  • Adherers demonstrated fewer health-related functional limitations, better functional performance, and stronger self-efficacy expectations.
  • Adherers also reported fewer falls compared to non-adherers.
  • Six themes impacting adherence emerged: beliefs, benefits, past experiences, goals, personality, and exercise sensations.

Conclusions:

  • Interventions should focus on educating older adults about exercise benefits and setting appropriate goals.
  • Addressing unpleasant sensations and enhancing pleasant ones associated with exercise can improve adherence.
  • Targeted strategies can enhance long-term exercise program participation in older populations.

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