Exercise addiction is characterized by increasing exercise amounts which take priority over other areas of life. It mostly observed in individual sports, such as running and weight-lifting, whereas team sport has not previously been investigated. The aim this study was to estimate the prevalence a (football) compared an (fitness) test psychometric properties Addiction Inventory these populations. completed 274 men age group 16–39 years (98 football players 176 fitness exercisers)....

Objective. To investigate the effect of workplace neck/shoulder strength training with and without regular supervision on pain headache among office workers. Method. A 20-week cluster randomized controlled trial 351 workers was into three groups: two groups same total amount planned exercises times per week (1) (3WS) throughout intervention period, (2) minimal (3MS) only initially, (3) a reference group (REF). Main outcome is self-reported intensity in neck shoulder (scale 0–9) 0–10)....

Background: Exercise prescribed by the general practitioner may be an important health-improving intervention for inactive individuals with lifestyle diseases. The objective was to analyse changes in physical activity and health-related quality of life among participants five similar 'Exercise on Prescription' (EoP) programmes. Methods: analysis based self-reported information a follow-up design without control group. comprised group training twice weekly first 2 months once following (24...

Objective. To provide a comprehensive understanding of the motivational factors and barriers that are important for compliance with high‐intensity workplace physical exercise is aimed at reducing musculoskeletal disorders. Method. The present study, which used semideductive, thematic, structured in‐depth interviews, was nested in 20‐week cluster randomised controlled trial among office workers. Interviews were conducted 18 informants diverse fields sedentary work who participated strength...

The benefits of physical activity for the mental health and well-being children young people are well-established. Increased during school hours is associated with better physical, psychological social well‐being. Unfortunately many exercise insufficiently to benefit from positive factors like well-being. main aim this study develop, implement evaluate a multi-component, school-based, intervention improve psychosocial among school-aged youths 4th 6th grade (10–13 years). A four-phased –...

Purpose This study explored variations in adults' experience of satisfaction, unfulfilment and frustration basic psychological needs within across four domains physical activity: Transport, household, occupation, recreation.

Continuous neck and shoulder pain is a common musculoskeletal complaint. Physical exercise can reduce symptoms, but compliance to challenge. Exercise-specific self-efficacy has been found be predictor of participation in preplanned exercise. Little known about the influence exercise-specific on workplace physical exercise.To determine specific strength exercises during working hours for laboratory technicians.We performed cluster-randomized controlled trial, including technicians from two...

Background Research on psychological need restoration after incidences of frustration holds promise for deepening our understanding the dynamic nature needs proposed by self-determination theory. We aimed to extend this work exploring differences in process restoring indences versus unfulfillment. Methods In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with 42 Danish adults varying age, gender, and physical activity levels. Data analyzed using Framework Method. Results identified four...

Studies have shown that Workplace Health Promoting Programmes (WHPP) can facilitate healthier behaviour. Despite the benefits achieved from participating in a WHPP, systematic review showed only 10-50% of employees participated and challenge was lack participation. Previous studies stress understanding barriers prevent participants attending WHPPs are important for designing highly effective interventions. To exploit potential it requires deep insight into attendance experienced by who...

Several RCT studies have aimed to reduce either musculoskeletal disorders, sickness presenteeism, absenteeism or a combination of these among females with high physical work demands. These provided evidence that workplace health promotion (WHP) interventions are effective, but long-term effects still uncertain. lack succeed in maintaining intervention document if maintained past one-year period. This paper describes the background, design and conceptual model FRIDOM (FRamed Intervention...

Purpose: Employees at a Danish production company experienced little adherence to company-initiated workplace physical activity (WPA). The objective of this study was analyse factors explaining non-adherence WPA from the Theory Planned Behaviour (TPB) and Trans Theoretical Model (TTM). TPB explains criteria for intent towards certain behaviour TTM stages change cognitive motivational considerations.Method: done that manufactures plastic bags. Data collected using individual semi-structured...

The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with Danish schoolteachers sustained use classroom-based physical activity and point out usable ways support teachers in their professional practice. reports on data from in-depth interviews nine across grade levels subjects. Supportive elements influencing CBPA were: didactical skills; teacher collaboration (including sharing co-creation activities); resources focusing suitable activities. This underlines that integration is a...

In many countries exercise prescriptions are used to facilitate physical activity in a sedentary population with or risk of developing lifestyle diseases. Some studies show positive effect prescription on specific Others only moderately no level. Furthermore, the challenge is adherence participants physically active long term basis after intervention. Therefore, it essential for offering successful prescribed interventions aiming towards behaviour change focus psychological and social issues...

Using a qualitative design, we explored how life transitions influence Danish adults' physical activity beliefs and behaviour adopting the Theory of Planned Behaviour as guiding framework. Life story interviews with 42 participants revealed 6 salient transition periods which affected behaviour, either in disruptive way resulting decreased levels or facilitative manner, providing opportunities for increased engagement. The identified uniquely influenced individuals' attitudes, subjective...

Introduction The benefits of physical activity for children’s health, both mental and physical, its positive effects on academic achievement are well established. Research also emphasises that schools could provide a natural setting regular activity. There is, however, limited amount knowledge about teachers’ views when it comes to integrating as part teaching. aim this study is understand motivation teaching assess their need guidance support. Methods analysis uses an explanatory sequential...

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Abstract Background Studies argue that knowledge about motives for physical activity participation can inform activities, initiatives and interventions to promote activity. However, most of these studies are based on small sample sizes only include participants within a few selected types PA. Further, they have not examined the consistency individuals’ across different types. As result, this article examines RQ1: prevalent motives, RQ2: association with type social background...