Perceptions of the activity, the social climate, and the self during group exercise classes regulate intrinsic satisfaction

Engaging in regular physical activity is a challenging task for many adults. Intrinsic satisfaction with exercise classes is thought to promote adherence to physical activity. This study examined the characteristics of exercise classes that impact within-person changes in intrinsic satisfaction over...

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Main Authors: Jaclyn P Maher, Jinger S Gottschall, David E Conroy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01236/full