The phased characteristics and countermeasures of physical exercise behavior change of rural older adults in China

Exercise behavior among rural older adults demonstrates significant stage-specific characteristics. Guidance and organizational information should be strengthened in the pre-exercise phases, facility and facilitator support ensured during the initiation phase, and diverse organizations developed during the regularization phase. Concurrently, knowledge dissemination regarding exercise interventions for chronic disease prevention should be maintained throughout all stages to address cognitive gaps.