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Exercise, affect, and adherence: an integrated model and a case for self-paced exercise.

David M Williams1

  • 1Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA.

Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology
|October 31, 2008
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This study proposes a model where exercise intensity affects feelings through physical and mental pathways, influencing long-term exercise adherence. Self-paced exercise may improve adherence, especially for sedentary adults.

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Using Continuous Data Tracking Technology to Study Exercise Adherence in Pulmonary Rehabilitation
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Using Continuous Data Tracking Technology to Study Exercise Adherence in Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Published on: November 8, 2013

Area of Science:

  • Exercise Science
  • Behavioral Psychology
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • Exercise adherence remains a significant challenge in public health.
  • Existing models often fail to fully integrate affective responses and cognitive factors.
  • Understanding the psychological drivers of sustained physical activity is crucial for intervention development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review research supporting a conceptual model of exercise adherence.
  • To integrate the dual mode model and hedonic theory within this framework.
  • To examine the role of self-paced exercise in enhancing exercise adherence.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review synthesizing research on exercise intensity, affective response, and adherence.
  • Conceptual integration of existing theoretical models (dual mode, hedonic theory).
  • Analysis of pathways linking exercise intensity to affective responses (interoceptive, cognitive).

Main Results:

  • Exercise intensity influences affective responses through interoceptive and cognitive pathways.
  • Affective responses to exercise predict adherence via anticipated future feelings.
  • Self-paced exercise shows potential for improving exercise adherence.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed model offers a framework for understanding exercise adherence.
  • Self-paced exercise may be a valuable strategy for enhancing adherence, particularly in clinical populations.
  • Further research is needed to validate the model and its implications for exercise prescription.