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A brief measure to predict exercise behavior: the Archer-Garcia Ratio
Danilo Garcia1,2,3,4, Thiago Medeiros da Costa Daniele2,3,5,6, Trevor Archer2,3
1Blekinge Centre of Competence, Blekinge County Council, Karlskrona, Sweden.
Heliyon
|June 20, 2017
Summary
The Archer-Garcia Ratio, a new exercise frequency measure, accurately predicts past and future physical activity. This simple tool helps estimate exercise habits and adherence.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Science
- Psychology
- Health Behavior
Background:
- Physical exercise enhances physical, psychological, and intellectual well-being.
- Measuring exercise frequency is crucial for understanding health behaviors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and validate the Archer-Garcia Ratio, a novel, brief measure of exercise frequency.
- To assess the predictive validity of the Archer-Garcia Ratio against objective exercise data.
Main Methods:
- Developed the Archer-Garcia Ratio using two standardized questions on exercise frequency and intensity.
- Recruited 158 participants from a Swedish training facility.
- Collected self-reported exercise data and electronic tracking of training sessions over 12 months.
Main Results:
- The Archer-Garcia Ratio moderately predicted past (6 months) and future (6 and 12 months) exercise frequency.
- The measure demonstrated predictive validity for actual exercise behavior.
Conclusions:
- The Archer-Garcia Ratio is a brief, valid self-report tool for predicting exercise behavior.
- This measure can be used to estimate exercise adherence, compliance, and habits.
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