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Perceived barriers to physical activity during and after a behavioural weight loss programme
Christine C Call1,2, Savannah R Roberts1,2, Leah M Schumacher3
1Center for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Science Drexel University Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
Obesity Science & Practice
|March 5, 2020
Summary
Physical activity barriers decrease during weight loss programs, improving moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). However, barriers return near baseline levels post-treatment, highlighting the need for sustained interventions.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral medicine
- Obesity research
- Exercise science
Background:
- Most adults in weight loss programs fail to meet physical activity (PA) targets.
- Understanding PA barriers is crucial for effective weight management.
Purpose of the Study:
- Examine changes in PA barriers during and after a 12-month behavioral weight loss (BWL) program.
- Investigate the relationship between PA barriers and accelerometer-measured PA.
- Identify participant characteristics associated with PA barriers.
Main Methods:
- 283 adults in a BWL program completed the Barriers to Being Active Quiz.
- Participants wore accelerometers for 7 days at baseline, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months.
- Weight, height, and demographic data were collected.
Main Results:
- PA barriers decreased by midtreatment but increased to near-baseline levels by follow-up.
- Lower perceived PA barriers correlated with higher moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA).
- Younger and white participants reported more baseline barriers.
Conclusions:
- BWL programs effectively reduce perceived PA barriers during treatment, leading to increased MVPA.
- Interventions are needed to help participants maintain reduced PA barriers post-treatment.
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