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Contextualising flexible nonlinear periodization as a person-adaptive behavioral model for exercise maintenance
Kelley Strohacker1, Gorden Sudeck2,3, Richard Keegan4
1Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Knoxville, TN, USA.
Flexible Nonlinear Periodisation (FNLP) offers a person-adaptive strategy for sustained exercise. This model dynamically matches exercise demand to individual readiness, potentially enhancing health and disease prevention efforts.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Science
- Behavioral Health
- Health Promotion
Background:
- Sustained exercise behavior requires person-adaptive strategies.
- Existing models lack comprehensive application in health promotion.
- Flexible Nonlinear Periodisation (FNLP) is an underdeveloped model from sports conditioning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a modified FNLP model for health promotion and disease prevention.
- To integrate FNLP procedures with health behavior theory.
- To hypothesize pathways through which FNLP may support exercise adherence.
Main Methods:
- Integrating FNLP procedures (matching exercise demand to readiness) with health behavior evidence.
- Developing a modified FNLP model.
- Proposing hypothesized pathways for exercise adherence.
Main Results:
- A modified FNLP model is proposed.
- Hypothesized pathways include flexible goal setting, managing affective responses, and supporting autonomy/variety.
- Considerations for future research are outlined.
Conclusions:
- The modified FNLP model offers a framework for person-adaptive exercise strategies in health settings.
- Further research is needed for empirical refinement, evaluation, and implementation.
- FNLP has potential to support exercise adherence through psychological mechanisms.
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