I think therefore I Am? Examining the relationship between exercise identity and exercise behavior during behavioral
Leah M Schumacher1,2, Stephanie G Kerrigan3, Jocelyn E Remmert1,2
1Center for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Sciences (WELL Center), Drexel University, Stratton Hall, 2nd Floor, 3201 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
Objectives:
Identification as an exerciser may promote physical activity. This study examined exercise identity (EI) and its relationship with demographic characteristics and exercise among adults participating in behavioral weight loss treatment, which is a key target population for increasing exercise.
Design:
Longitudinal.
Method:
Participants (N = 320) completed a measure of EI and exercise was assessed with accelerometers at baseline and 6 months.
Results:
Baseline EI and exercise were positively related and EI and exercise increased over time. However, change in EI was not meaningfully related to change in exercise, baseline EI did not predict change in exercise, and 6-month EI was not related to 6-month exercise. Participants identifying as non-White reported greater EI but lower exercise.
Conclusions:
Although EI and exercise may increase among weight loss participants, the two may not be meaningfully related during active weight loss treatment. The relationship between EI and exercise may also differ based on race.
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