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Behavioural strategies to increase physical activity in adults

Consider the use of effective low-cost motivational and behavioural strategies for increasing physical activity. Behavioural and motivational approaches to increase the likelihood of enduring behaviour change include; increasing motivation, self-efficacy, sense of control over physical activity,  using a personalized approach with social support and setting of meaningful goals. These strategies can lead to increases inContinue reading “Behavioural strategies to increase physical activity in adults”

Physical Activity – People first, training second

Requirements for Successful Behaviour Change Help people develop; 1. Desire (want to do it – includes allaying COVID-19 fears, will put in the effort, have made it a priority) 2. Knowledge (know what to do, when, where, how) 3. Skills (can do it properly/effectively) Here are the details 🤹🏽  https://www.ptdirect.com/training-design/exercise-behaviour-and-adherence/the-requirements-for-successful-behaviour-change

Increasing the Adherence to Exercise if you have a High BMI

Multiple short bouts of activity (i.e. 10 minutes) are at least as effective in facilitating exercise adherence and weight loss, as a single long bout (i.e. 40 minutes) 🤼‍♂️⏱ Research article;   https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2968119/ #WeAreUndefeatable  #ThisGirlCan  #EveryMindMatters  #Active10  #Change4Life  #HealthierYouRM  #ParkRunUK #MemoryWalk  #AlzheimersSoc  #BritishLungFoundation  #BloodCancerUK  #BreastCancer_UK  #DiabetesUK  #ParkinsonsUK  #SportinMind  #StreetGames  #theStrokeAssociation  #CentralYMCA

Why group exercise is so effective: The psychology behind working out with others

Full article here 🏋️‍♂️🏋🏽‍♀️🚶🏽🧗‍♂️ https://www.inquirer.com/health/wellness/group-fitness-philadelphia-competition-workout-20191104.html #WeAreUndefeatable  #ThisGirlCan  #EveryMindMatters  #Active10  #Change4Life  #HealthierYouRM  #ParkRunUK #MemoryWalk  #AlzheimersSoc  #BritishLungFoundation  #BloodCancerUK  #BreastCancer_UK  #DiabetesUK  #ParkinsonsUK  #SportinMind  #StreetGames  #theStrokeAssociation  #CentralYMCA

Social Bonds and Exercise: Evidence for a Reciprocal Relationship

The studies showed that moderate intensity group exercise leads to cooperative social bonds among participants and that cues to group bondedness lead to a psycho-social environment where exercise ability is enhanced. See more here…👭🏾 https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0136705#sec017 #exercise #fitness #gym #health #workout #bootcamp #wellbeing #outdoorexercise #physicalactivity #mentalhealth #fitnessfollow #fitnessgoals #personaltrainer #getfit #socialfit #fitnessmotivation #fitnesstrainer #mentalwellbeing #socialwellbeing

Motivation and Behaviour Change Strategies for Exercise Adherence

Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance.Specifically the section on ‘maintenance’ is worth considering as we come out of lock down, moving back to face to face, or from low/non attendance back into a well- being program. Here is the method 🤔 https://www.acefitness.org/fitness-certifications/ace-answers/exam-preparation-blog/3808/motivation-and-behavior-change-strategies-for-exercise-adherence/

Personal Trainers: Motivating Clients?

How to motivate clients?… alternatively… How can I create the conditions within which clients will motivate themselves? The following notes are based on Psychologists Edward Deci and Richard Ryan model of the key components that drive intrinsic motivation, called ‘self-determination theory’. Extrinsic rewards are a great short term motivator. Praise and recognition are an importantContinue reading “Personal Trainers: Motivating Clients?”