Physical activity improves quality of life and extends independence in older adults. Yet, how to motivate older adults to engage in physical activity is unclear. In the present study, 4108 older women, aged 70–99, reported how they motivated themselves to move when they did not feel like it, and their hours of physical activity and walking each week. Findings indicated that participants who endorsed more strategies had more hours of physical activity and walking. Strategic categories that correlated with more physical activity include focusing on the benefits and utilizing the surrounding environment to help motivate movement.

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什么让你感动？老年妇女的体育锻炼策略

体育锻炼可以提高老年人的生活质量并延长独立性。然而，如何激励老年人参与体育活动尚不清楚。在本研究中，4108 名年龄在 70-99 岁之间的老年女性报告了她们在不喜欢运动时如何激励自己运动，以及每周的体育活动和步行时间。研究结果表明，支持更多策略的参与者有更多的体育活动和步行时间。与更多身体活动相关的战略类别包括关注益处和利用周围环境来帮助激发运动。