Stage of motivational readiness: predictive ability for exercise behavior.
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.
Department of Kinesiology, University of Maryland, College Park 20742, USA. dryoung@wam.umd.edu
Deborah Rohm
DR
Young
Abby C
AC
King
Mary
M
Sheehan
Marcia L
ML
Stefanick
D000328:Adult; D008076:Cholesterol, HDL; D008078:Cholesterol, LDL; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000517:prevention & control; D018752:Diet, Fat-Restricted / Q000523:psychology; D015444:Exercise / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D007590:Jogging / Q000523:psychology; D007899:Leisure Activities; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000523:psychology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D020377:Self Efficacy; D016138:Walking / Q000523:psychology
D008076:Cholesterol, HDL; D008078:Cholesterol, LDL