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Area of Science:

  • Health Behavior
  • Exercise Science
  • Men's Health

Background:

  • Physical activity (PA) is crucial for chronic disease prevention.
  • Australian men face higher rates of overweight, obesity, and cardiovascular disease compared to women.
  • Gender-sensitized interventions like Aussie-FIT show promise for initiating PA in men but struggle with maintenance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how men perceive their physical activity behavior change journey during and after the 12-week Aussie-FIT program.
  • To understand the evolving factors influencing men's engagement with physical activity over time.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study employing individual semi-structured interviews.
  • Ten men (mean age 58.2 years) participated 3 months post-program.
  • Data analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis, mapped to the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF).

Main Results:

  • Five themes emerged: rediscovering joy through football, social support, PA becoming 'second nature', seeking opportunities, and the program's end impacting motivation.
  • Behavioral regulation, environmental context/resources, and social influences were key for sustained PA.
  • Early engagement relied on sport identity and social connection; later engagement required self-regulation and transitional support.

Conclusions:

  • Men's PA engagement is dynamic and evolves over time.
  • Tailoring interventions to support men's self-regulatory strategies and transitional needs is vital for long-term PA maintenance.
  • Process-oriented insights are crucial for optimizing PA interventions for men.