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Exercise Behavior—why we start and why we stop. Why do we start? . How many of you have started a routine? . How many of you are still engaged in the routine? We are going to talk about 6 STAGES OF EXERCISE BEHAVIOR . 1 ) Precontemplation Stage. Not thinking about it seriously
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How many of you have started a routine? • How many of you are still engaged in the routine? • We are going to talk about 6 STAGES OF EXERCISE BEHAVIOR
1) PrecontemplationStage • Not thinking about it seriously • Believe they can’t change their habits • Demoralized by past attempts • Think exercise is stupid and demonstrates conformity
2) Contemplation Stage • Thought about it and WANT to do it…in the next 6 months
3) Preparation stage • Started exercising but do not follow a strict routine • Have created a PLAN • Exercise has minimal positive effects
4) Action stage • Exercise regularly (3 X week for a min of 20 min.) • Less than 6 months • Most tend to drop out here
5) Maintenance Stage • More than 6 months • Goal is no longer change…it is to maintain • Start to get bored…you achieved your goal so now what…?
6) Termination stage • regularly exercise for over 5 years • After 5 years at this stage…people tend to stick with it for life
1) Behavior Modification Approaches • Includes cues such as setting out work-out clothes or motivation posters • May include verbal, physical or symbolic prompts that cause the person to begin thinking about exercise
2) Reinforcement approaches • Positive rewards for exercise and restriction from unhealthy foods • Charting attendance
Cognitive-behavioral approaches • Goal setting • High self-efficacy should set their own goals • Low self-efficacy should have someone else set them.
Decision-making approaches • Decision balance sheet identifying specifically how the person would benefit from exercise and identifying losses • i.e., a pros/cons list
Social support approach • Enlisting others as support for staying on track increases the chances of adhering to a routine
Intrinsic approaches • Focusing on the experience of exercising • Focus on engaging in purposeful and meaningful activities