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The relationship between past exercise behavior and future exercise adherence: a sequential mediation analysis
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The present study explored the mediation role of past exercise adherence, self-reported frequency and
intentions in the association between past experience and future exercise adherence. In total, 431
exercisers (female = 216; male = 215) aged 18 and 64 years, engaged in fitness activities such as group
fitness classes and resistance training, were included in the analysis. Serial mediation procedures were
employed to examine the direct, indirect, and total indirect effects among variables. The predictor
variable and all mediators displayed a positive and significant association with future six-month adher ence. Past six-month exercise adherence displayed the most significant association with future six-month
adherence. The sequential indirect path from exercise experience → past six-months adherence → self reported frequency → intentions future six-months adherence displayed a positive and significant effect
(β = .19 [CI95% = .09, .31]), presenting a partial mediation effect. Past behaviour is the most significant
predictor of future adherence, and thus interventions should be based on promoting consistent exercise
frequency. Professionals working in the fitness centre context can identify possible dropouts based on
their past behaviour and intentions to be physically active in the future.
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Keywords
exercise behaviour exercise experience exercise adherence exercise intention exercise frequency sequential mediation
Citation
Rodrigues, F; Figueiredo,N.;Teixeira,D.; Cid, L. & Monteiro, D. (2022) The relationship between past exercise behavior and future exercise adherence: A sequential mediation analysis. Journal of Sports Sciences, 40:18, 2095-2101, DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2022.2135231
Publisher
Taylor & Francis