Stage of Motivational Readiness: Predictive Ability for Exercise Behavior

Deborah Rohm Young · Abby C. King · Marcia L. Stefanick

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OBJECTIVE: To determine if stage of motivational readiness for exercise predicted adherence to a 9-month exercise intervention. METHODS: Three hundred forty-two individuals were randomized into a diet and physical activity trial. The exercise goal was to complete or add at least 10 miles of weekly brisk walking or jogging. Adherence was determined from logs. RESULTS: Sixty-four percent of men and 34% of women reported an increase of at least 10 miles per week. Adherence did not differ by baseline exercise motivational readiness stage. CONCLUSIONS: Future work should determine in what contexts stage-targeted interventions are most successful for adoption and maintenance of physical activity.

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