Maintaining exercise in fitness centre settings: insights from the physical activity maintenance theory
The findings underscore the importance of fitness centres creating environments that align with individual needs and preferences. Customized programmes that cater to both personal and communal needs could bolster long-term adherence. Future research should explore the impact of personalized, community-integrated fitness approaches on sustaining active lifestyles, emphasizing the importance of accommodating individual preferences in maintaining regular exercise habits.
Authors
- Helton Magalhães Dias (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0462-107X)
- Marcelo Callegari Zanetti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5424-6175)
- Luiz Fernando Santos Tross (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1432-7832)
Institutions
- Universidade São Judas Tadeu (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being
- Published
- 2024-10-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2024.2409832
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Physical Activity and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.63