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The Effect of Affective Exercise Experiences and Environmental Factors on Adherence to Outdoor Exercise Programs.
Sofia Marini1, Raffaele Zinno2, Guido Belli2
1Department of Medicine and Aging Sciences, 'G. d'Annunzio' University of Chieti-Pescara, 66100 Chieti, Italy.
Summary
Positive Affective Exercise Experiences (AEEs) significantly boost adherence to public health initiatives. Focusing on enjoyable exercise can improve participation, especially for older adults.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Science
- Public Health
- Gerontology
Background:
- Investigates the link between Affective Exercise Experiences (AEEs), environmental factors, and adherence to public health exercise programs.
- Examines how positive feelings towards exercise influence participation in structured initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the association between Affective Exercise Experiences (AEEs), environmental factors, and adherence to a structured public health exercise initiative.
- To identify key predictors of adherence in community-dwelling older adults participating in an outdoor exercise program.
Main Methods:
- Prospective experimental design in a primary care setting (Northern Italy).
- Recruited community-dwelling individuals for a 15-week outdoor exercise program (May-July 2022).
- 68 participants (mean age 64.6 ± 8.6 years) completed questionnaires after 43 low-to moderate-intensity sessions.
Main Results:
- A causal analysis showed a significant positive effect of AEEs on adherence.
- Higher AEE scores correlated with increased attendance at exercise sessions.
- Predictive model identified AEE scores, temperature, distance, and weekday as significant adherence predictors.
Conclusions:
- Affective Exercise Experiences (AEEs), environmental, and demographic factors are crucial for predicting adherence to structured exercise programs.
- Fostering positive affective experiences related to exercise can enhance adherence, particularly in older adults.
- Highlights the importance of enjoyable exercise for public health initiative success.
Keywords:
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