Adoption and retention of physical activity among keep fit club members in Agona west municipality

This study aimed to identify factors influencing the adoption and retention of physical activity among Keep Fit Club members in Agona West Municipality. The health belief model, self-efficacy, and protection motivation theories supported this study. A descriptive design survey was employed to conduct this study. A multistage sampling technique was used to select 161 members out of the five different keep-fit groups that responded to the questionnaires for the study. Results identified jogging, standing on one leg, brisk walking, and playing soccer as the most performed physical activities among Keep Fit club members. Socialization, improving appearance, health improvement, and no fee charged are major motives driving physical activity adoption. Also, sexual performance enhancement, weight loss, muscle development, reduction of body fat, and reduction of stress and tension were highly contributive factors to the retention of physical activity. Lastly, the study revealed that females prefer swimming and cycling to males who opted for weightlifting to keep fit regularly. In conclusion, there should be regular education on the health benefits of physical activity and general comportment of members to avoid discouragement. The study recommends that Keep Fit Club members should be encouraged to engage in physical activities at least three times a week.