Motivation to Exercise: Translating Our Best Intentions into Action

摘要

A nphysically active lifestyle reduces the risk of ncoronary heart disease,n1n diabetes,n2n hypertension,n3n nand cancers of several sites including the colon,n4n nendometrium,n5n breast,n6n and pancreas.n7n More immediate nbenefits include emotional well-being, and self-confi-ndence.n8n Exercise promotes risk reduction through weight nloss and weight maintenance. Regular exercise contrib-nutes significantly to achieving and maintaining healthy nbody weight,n9,10n with regular exercisers regaining signifi-ncantly less weight than subjects who exercise infrequently nor not at all.n9