We contend that gym-based programs that require a high level of motivation and self-regulation are unlikely to be adopted or to result in sustained behavior change by the majority of sedentary ...

Authors compared users and non-users of older adult physical activity programs (EnhanceFitness and Silver Sneakers) within a healthcare system on health conditions, utilization, and costs. Physical ...

This descriptive study explored the potential for public parks and recreation centers as intervention sites for promoting physical activity among youth. Directors (55% women) of 44 recreation centers ...

Background.Parent involvement varies widely in school-based programs designed to promote physical activity and healthy nutrition, yet the underlying factors that may limit parent’s participation and ...

3 School of Human Health and Social Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia 4 School of Health and Exercise Science, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, ...

The Mental Health Promotion Ambassadors (MHA) program is a unique peer-to-peer mental health promotion program developed by Dr. Robin Lanzi, Professor of Health Behavior and Honors College Faculty ...

In the U.S., over 150 million adults go to work daily and spend the majority of their waking hours engaged in some form of employment. Prior to the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the ...