Exercise Adherence
• Reasons for giving up include:
* Lack of time * Embarrassment
* Inconvenience * Poor instructions
* Expense * Inadequate support
* Physical discomfort * Loss of interest
• Situational factors affecting exercise adherence:
* Time * Facilities
* Money * Climate
* Energy * Physical discomfort
* Social support * Exercising with others
1. Time:
• ideally, workout time should be between 20 to 60 minutes long
• Exercise adherence is compromised if workout times are longer than 60 minutes
• It is important to allow some time before and after workouts for:
* Travel time
* Changing
* Showering etc…
• If a person doesn’t feel relaxed they are less likely to enjoy the workout which
affects exercise adherence
2. Money:
• Gym memberships can be expensive
• There are many activities to do which cost little to no money
• You can walk, run or jog around your neighbourhood or at a local park
• Cycling is relatively inexpensive
• You can use everyday household items as weights instead of purchasing equipment
3. Energy:
• If you are feeling tired or have no energy, participate in a low intensity workout
• Exercise will often increase energy levels
4. Role conflict:
• Refers to time management
• Planning is vital
• Sometimes sacrifices need to be made
• Reasons for giving up include:
* Lack of time * Embarrassment
* Inconvenience * Poor instructions
* Expense * Inadequate support
* Physical discomfort * Loss of interest
• Situational factors affecting exercise adherence:
* Time * Facilities
* Money * Climate
* Energy * Physical discomfort
* Social support * Exercising with others
1. Time:
• ideally, workout time should be between 20 to 60 minutes long
• Exercise adherence is compromised if workout times are longer than 60 minutes
• It is important to allow some time before and after workouts for:
* Travel time
* Changing
* Showering etc…
• If a person doesn’t feel relaxed they are less likely to enjoy the workout which
affects exercise adherence
2. Money:
• Gym memberships can be expensive
• There are many activities to do which cost little to no money
• You can walk, run or jog around your neighbourhood or at a local park
• Cycling is relatively inexpensive
• You can use everyday household items as weights instead of purchasing equipment
3. Energy:
• If you are feeling tired or have no energy, participate in a low intensity workout
• Exercise will often increase energy levels
4. Role conflict:
• Refers to time management
• Planning is vital
• Sometimes sacrifices need to be made
