Encouraging physical activity to promote wellness in older adults was the focus of two recent Mather Institute reports.

New research suggests that focusing less on the intensity of physical activity and more on happiness and success may boost women's motivation to exercise.

Just six minutes of walking can increase a person's motivation to perform physical activity and improve feelings of energy, fatigue, depression, and confusion, according to research conducted by ...

Only 24% of Americans meet the recommended physical activity guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

May 01, 2024 Physical activity offers a litany of health benefits, but finding the motivation to exercise can be hard New research from Penn highlights the power of daily incentives.

Providers should focus on the volume of physical activity performed by individuals with obesity and motivate them to get the most success in maintaining weight loss, according to a speaker at the ...

Nursing home residents encounter significant obstacles when trying to stay physically active, according to a new qualitative study examining sedentary behavior and physical inactivity among elderly ...

In a recent pilot physical activity intervention for 30- to 70-year-old African American men, we used self-determination theory and motivational interviewing principles to create worksheets that ...

Counselor-directed physical activity programs may enhance extrinsic motivation (reflected in social influence theories, such as self-presentation theory) and, in turn, physical activity adherence, ...

Promoting physical activity and other behavioral support can help people wanting to reduce their smoking to quit in the short-term.