Why do people exercise? A cross-sectional study of motives to exercise among Danish adults

There is compelling evidence that physical activity reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, colon and breast cancer, obesity and musculoskeletal disorders. Furthermore, physical activity may have a beneficial effect on psychosocial well-being and mental health.[1] Studying motives to...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Public health (London) 2014-05, Vol.128 (5), p.482-484
Hauptverfasser:	Skov-Ettrup, L.S, Petersen, C.B, Curtis, T, Lykke, M, Christensen, A.I, Tolstrup, J.S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Age Factors Aged Body Mass Index Competitive Behavior Cross-Sectional Studies Denmark Educational Status Exercise - psychology Female Health Behavior Health Promotion - methods Health Surveys Humans Infectious Disease Internal Medicine Interpersonal Relations Male Middle Aged Motivation Obesity - prevention & control Obesity - psychology Overweight - prevention & control Overweight - psychology Recreation Sex Factors Surveys and Questionnaires Young Adult
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Zusammenfassung:	There is compelling evidence that physical activity reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, colon and breast cancer, obesity and musculoskeletal disorders. Furthermore, physical activity may have a beneficial effect on psychosocial well-being and mental health.[1] Studying motives to exercise will give a better understanding of how to engage people in physical activity.
ISSN:	0033-3506 1476-5616
DOI:	10.1016/j.puhe.2014.02.005