Constant Daily Exercise to Keep the Doctor Away: A Study of Adherence to Physical Exercise Using a Gym in Individuals Older Than 55 Years

Autor: Ming-Hsin Chen, Ching-Len Yu, Su-Hsien Chang
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being, Vol 16, Iss 1 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1748-2623
1748-2631
17482631
DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2020.1859174
Popis: Purpose: To examine the role of using a gym as a mechanism for adherence to regular physical exercise among individuals with aged 55 and over. Methods: This was a grounded theory research design. Data were collected from face-to-face interviews and observations among 15 people who attended the gym regularly and then analyzed via content analysis. Results: Three categories emerged from the present study regarding the adherence to regular physical exercise: (1) meaningful starting points, (2) reinforcement by motivators, and (3) adherence through positive changes. Conclusions: Results of this study can help health policy makers, managers of gyms/fitness centers, and gym instructors to design and implement programmes that will increase adherence to physical exercise for people aged 55 years and older.
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