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{"title":"Identifying the factors affecting 'patient engagement' in exercise rehabilitation.","authors":"Junsheng L Teo,&nbsp;Zhen Zheng,&nbsp;Stephen R Bird","doi":"10.1186/s13102-022-00407-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-022-00407-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Despite the proven benefits of exercise rehabilitation for numerous health conditions, musculoskeletal injuries and recovery from surgery, patient adherence to such programs is reported to often be less than 35%. Increasing patient engagement therefore has the potential to improve patient health outcomes, benefiting the patient, their carers and the services that support them. The aims of this review were to identify the factors that contribute to 'patient' engagement in prescribed exercise rehabilitation using the COM-B (capability, opportunity, motivation-behaviour) framework of behavioural analysis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Five electronic databases (PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, Web of Science, and ClinicalTrials.gov) were searched. 'COM-B' was the key word searched for specifically within titles and abstracts, combined with either 'physical activity' OR 'exercise' included using the 'AND' operation. Records were then filtered and excluded following full-text screening based on the predetermined eligibility criteria.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twenty studies were included in the review. The main COM-B themes highlighted for improving patient engagement were: capability-improving patient knowledge and cognitive skills for behavioural regulation, such as 'action planning' and 'action control', which could also benefit time-management; opportunity-a balanced life situation that enabled time to be devoted to the exercise program, social support, easily accessible and affordable resources and services; and motivation-increasing patient levels of self-efficacy and autonomous motivation, which were noted to be influenced by levels of perceived 'capability', additionally 'motivation' was noted to be influenced by patients perceiving the benefits of the exercise, and adherence to the program was promoted by 'goal-setting'. Other issues in the 'capability' domain included a fear and/or dislike of exercise.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Patient engagement behavior has been shown to be influenced by both external (opportunity) and intrapersonal variables (capability and motivation). Those prescribing exercises within a rehabilitation program need to discuss these factors with their patients and co-design the exercise rehabilitation program in partnership with the patient, since this is likely to improve patient engagement, and thereby result in superior health outcomes. Furthermore, these factors need to be a consideration in clinical trials, if the findings from such trials are to translate into mainstream healthcare settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":520573,"journal":{"name":"BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"18"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8819209/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39897627","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of a taped filter mask on peak power, perceived breathlessness, heart rate, blood lactate and oxygen saturation during a graded exercise test in young healthy adults: a randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Hoi Lam Ng,&nbsp;Johannes Trefz,&nbsp;Martin Schönfelder,&nbsp;Henning Wackerhage","doi":"10.1186/s13102-022-00410-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-022-00410-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Face masks are an effective, non-pharmacological strategy to reduce the transmission of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 and other pathogens. However, it is a challenge to keep masks sealed during exercise, as ventilation can increase from 5 to 10 L/min at rest to up to 200 L/min so that masks may be blown away from the face. To reduce leakage e.g. during exercise, a face mask was developed that is taped onto the face. The aim of this study was to investigate during a graded exercise test the effect of a taped filter mask on the perception of breathlessness, heart rate, blood lactate concentration, and oxygen saturation when compared to a surgical mask and no mask.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Eight healthy trained participants (4 females), aged 24.5 ± 3.3 years performed graded exercise test until volitional exhaustion under three conditions: (1) No mask/control, (2) surgical mask or (3) taped filter mask. During these tests, we measured perception of breathlessness, heart rate, blood lactate concentration and peripheral oxygen saturation and analysed the resultant data with one or two-way repeated measures ANOVAs. We also used a questionnaire to evaluate mask comfort and analysed the data with paired t-tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>When compared to wearing no mask, maximal workload was significantly reduced with a taped filter face mask by 12 ± 6% (p < 0.001) and with a surgical mask by 3 ± 6% (p > 0.05). Moreover, subjects perceive the sensation of \"severe breathlessness\" at a 12 ± 9% lower workload (p = 0.012) with a taped face mask, and 7 ± 13% lower workload with a surgical mask (p > 0.05) when compared to wearing no mask. Oxygen saturation at 65% of the maximal workload is 1.5% lower (p = 0.018) with a taped mask than no mask. Heart rate and blood lactate concentration are not significantly different in-between no mask, surgical mask and taped mask at any workload. When compared to wearing a surgical mask, wearing a taped filter face mask has a significantly better wearing comfort (p = 0.038), feels better on the skin (p = 0.004), there is a lower sensation of moisture (p = 0.026) and wearers perceive that less heat is generated (p = 0.021). We found no sex/gender differences for any of the measured parameters.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>A taped mask is well tolerated during light and moderate exercise intensity but reduces maximal exercise capacity.</p>","PeriodicalId":520573,"journal":{"name":"BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"19"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8819930/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39773994","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The relationship between sleep quality and physical activity among patients with heart failure: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Fatemeh Esnaasharieh,&nbsp;Mahlagha Dehghan,&nbsp;Parvin Mangolian Shahrbabaki","doi":"10.1186/s13102-022-00415-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-022-00415-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Sleep disorders are one of the most common and annoying problems among patients with heart failure, which decrease their quality of life. Participation in physical activity is one of the most effective methods to reduce sleep disorders; however, few patients participate. This study was conducted to examine the relationship between physical activities and sleep quality among heart failure patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A convenience sample of 100 patients with heart failure referred to rehabilitation centers in southeastern Iran was used in this descriptive cross-sectional study. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and the Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity (RAPA) were used to collect data. The Spearman correlation coefficient and regression were used to analyze the data. The significance level was < 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results revealed that the mean score of sleep quality was 8.74 ± 2.83, with the majority of them (84.47%) having poor sleep quality. The mean score of physical activity was 2.59 ± 1.33, and the majority of them (95.15%) had sub-optimal physical activity. There was a significant and inverse relationship between the total scores of sleep quality and physical activity, and patients' sleep quality improved while physical activity increased. Physical activity, sex, history of heart surgery, and the stage of illness were found to account for 31% of the variances in patients' sleep quality.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results of this study showed better sleep quality among patients who were more physically active. Given that the majority of patients with heart failure suffer from sleep disorders, patients' knowledge of physical activity should be increased to improve their quality of sleep and quality of life.</p>","PeriodicalId":520573,"journal":{"name":"BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"20"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-02-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8822686/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39897660","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Associations between cardiorespiratory fitness, fatness, hemodynamic characteristics, and sedentary behaviour in primary school-aged children.","authors":"Garyfallia Pepera,&nbsp;Savvas Hadjiandrea,&nbsp;Ilias Iliadis,&nbsp;Gavin R H Sandercock,&nbsp;Ladislav Batalik","doi":"10.1186/s13102-022-00411-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-022-00411-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Low cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is associated with the development of cardiovascular diseases during childhood, adolescence and older ages. The purpose of the study was to investigate associations between fatness, hemodynamic characteristics and secondary time with CRF in primary school-aged children.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Height, weight, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure (BP), heart rate (HR), CRF (20 m shuttle-run) and sedentary time were measured for 105 children (categorized as normal, overweight, obese). The independent sample t-test checked for differences and one-way ANOVA-Post Hoc Test and stepwise linear regression analysis assessed the 20 m shuttle-run performance predictors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was a statistically significant difference in CRF between boys and girls. There was a statistically significant difference between (p < 0.05) CRF for Normal weight (M = 47.58 ± 3.26 kg m^-2) and Obese (M = 44.78 ± 3.23 kg m^-2). CRF correlated with age, BMI and sedentary time (r > 0.3; p < 0.05). BMI is the best independent predictor of CRF.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Children with normal BMI tend to present better CRF performance than obese and overweight children. Sedentary behaviour is associated with lower CRF in primary school-aged children.</p>","PeriodicalId":520573,"journal":{"name":"BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"16"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-02-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8809040/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39758437","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparison of flexion relaxation phenomenon between female yogis and matched non-athlete group.","authors":"Marzyeh Ramezani,&nbsp;Amin Kordi Yoosefinejad,&nbsp;Alireza Motealleh,&nbsp;Mohsen Ghofrani-Jahromi","doi":"10.1186/s13102-022-00406-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-022-00406-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Trunk flexion is a common exercise during daily activities. Flexion relaxation phenomenon (FRP) occurs during forward bending in which there is a sudden silence of erector spinae (ES) muscles. The pattern of forward bending differs in yoga practitioners. This learned pattern probably predisposes yogis to injuries. The hypothesis of this study was that FRP differs in yogis in comparison to non-yogis individuals.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This observational cross-sectional study was performed on 60 women assigned into yogis and non-athlete groups. Each participant was asked to bend forward and then return to the initial position. ES activity was recorded at L3 level, 4 cm from mid line during the trial. Trunk inclination and lumbar flexion angles were calculated at FRP onset and cessation moments.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The FRP occurred in 80% of yoga practitioners in comparison to 96.7% in the control group. Trunk inclination angle was significantly greater at FRP initiation in yogis compared to control group. Lumbar flexion angle was not different between the groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>It is concluded that the altered pattern of forward bending observed in yogis may change patterns of ES muscles activity if it becomes part of a person's daily lifestyle which might predispose these muscles to fatigue and subsequent injuries; however, further studies are warranted for clarification.</p>","PeriodicalId":520573,"journal":{"name":"BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"14"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8783426/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39726147","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Maximum isometric torque at individually-adjusted joint angles exceeds eccentric and concentric torque in lower extremity joint actions.","authors":"Andreas Stotz,&nbsp;Ebrahem Maghames,&nbsp;Joel Mason,&nbsp;Andreas Groll,&nbsp;Astrid Zech","doi":"10.1186/s13102-022-00401-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-022-00401-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Previous research indicates the high relevance of optimal joint angles for individual isometric strength assessment. The objective was to compare lower limb peak isometric muscle strength abilities at the strongest joint angles with those of dynamic contractions in healthy young adults.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Eighteen young male adults performed maximum concentric, isometric, and eccentric contractions of the ankle, knee, and hip flexors and extensors, and hip adductors and abductors in a randomized sequence on an isokinetic dynamometer (ISOMED 2000). Angular velocity was set at 60°/s. The peak of concentric contraction torque curves was used to define optimal joint angles best suited to generate maximum torque during isometric contractions. Maximum voluntary contraction torque of all contraction conditions was adjusted for limb weight and analyzed via a generalized linear mixed gamma regression model (GLMM).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The gamma GLMM revealed strongly significant effects for all three categorical covariates (contraction types, muscle group, and test order) ([Formula: see text]). Eccentric contraction increases the muscle torque ([Formula: see text]) compared to concentric contraction, and isometric contraction even more ([Formula: see text]). A moderate individual-specific variation was found (random effects standard deviation [Formula: see text]).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results support the importance of optimal joint angles for isometric maximum strength assessment. When such conditions are given, isometric contractions can produce higher muscle torques than eccentric contractions in the lower body.</p>","PeriodicalId":520573,"journal":{"name":"BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"13"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8783437/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39708975","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Differences in the muscle activities of the quadriceps femoris and hamstrings while performing various squat exercises.","authors":"Joo-Hyun Lee,&nbsp;Soojin Kim,&nbsp;Jihye Heo,&nbsp;Dong-Ho Park,&nbsp;Eunwook Chang","doi":"10.1186/s13102-022-00404-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-022-00404-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Knee injuries in the lower limbs frequently occur, and lower limb muscles need to be strengthened to reduce injuries. Activating muscles can help strengthen muscles.. This study aimed to determine the squat exercises [general squat (GS), wall squat (WS), and Spanish squat (SS)] that effectively increased muscle activity using electromyography (EMG).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this cross-sectional study, 22 participants performed three different squat exercises with EMG attached to the rectus femoris (RF), vastus lateralis (VL), vastus medialis, biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus. The Kruskal-Wallis H test was used to compare thigh muscle activities among the various squat exercises.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>During SS, RF showed greater muscle activation compared to WS and GS (RF: χ2 = 21.523, p = 0.000, η² = 0.333). VL also showed greater muscle activation during SS compared to WS (VL: χ2 = 7.101, p = 0.029, η² = 0.109).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The results from this study indicate that SS shows more activation in the RF and VL muscles compared to GS and WS. These findings suggest that SS can provide more muscle activation for the RF and VL muscles and will greatly help those who lack muscle activation in these muscles.</p>","PeriodicalId":520573,"journal":{"name":"BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"12"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8783452/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39723775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of electrode size and placement on comfort and efficiency during low-intensity neuromuscular electrical stimulation of quadriceps, hamstrings and gluteal muscles.","authors":"J Flodin,&nbsp;R Juthberg,&nbsp;P W Ackermann","doi":"10.1186/s13102-022-00403-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-022-00403-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) may prevent muscle atrophy, accelerate rehabilitation and enhance blood circulation. Yet, one major drawback is that patient compliance is impeded by the discomfort experienced. It is well-known that the size and placement of electrodes affect the comfort and effect during high-intensity NMES. However, during low-intensity NMES the effects of electrode size/placement are mostly unknown. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate how electrode size and pragmatic placement affect comfort and effect of low-intensity NMES in the thigh and gluteal muscles.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>On 15 healthy participants, NMES-intensity (mA) was increased until visible muscle contraction, applied with three electrode sizes (2 × 2 cm, 5 × 5 cm, 5 × 9 cm), in three different configurations on quadriceps and hamstrings (short-transverse (ST), long-transverse (LT), longitudinal (L)) and two configurations on gluteus maximus (short-longitudinal (SL) and long-longitudinal (LL)). Current-density (mA/cm²) required for contraction was calculated for each electrode size. Comfort was assessed with a numerical rating scale (NRS, 0-10). Significance was set to p < 0.05 and values were expressed as median (inter-quartile range).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>On quadriceps the LT-placement exhibited significantly better comfort and lower current intensity than the ST- and L-placements. On hamstrings the L-placement resulted in the best comfort together with the lowest intensity. On gluteus maximus the LL-placement demonstrated better comfort and required less intensity than SL-placement. On all muscles, the 5 × 5 cm and 5 × 9 cm electrodes were significantly more comfortable and required less current-density for contraction than the 2 × 2 cm electrode.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>During low-intensity NMES-treatment, an optimized electrode size and practical placement on each individual muscle of quadriceps, hamstrings and gluteals is crucial for comfort and intensity needed for muscle contraction.</p>","PeriodicalId":520573,"journal":{"name":"BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"11"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8761348/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39701413","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of six-week traditional resistance and functional training on functional performance in female netball players.","authors":"Dimitrije Kovac,&nbsp;Zarko Krkeljas,&nbsp;Ranel Venter","doi":"10.1186/s13102-022-00402-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-022-00402-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Improving the quality of functional movements in athletes generally requires additional training targeting specific functional deficiencies. However, well-rounded, traditional strength and conditioning program should also improve player's movement quality. Therefore, the primary aim of this study was to compare the effect of two different six-week interventions on the functional score of female netball players.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In a randomized controlled study, players were divided into control and intervention group. Both groups completed identical six-week strength and conditioning program, with the intervention group also completing additional corrective exercises three sessions per week during the same period.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The FMS® score was significantly higher in the intervention group after 6-week program (f = 9.85, p = 0.004). However, the differences in total score may be attributed mainly to differences between groups in active straight leg raise (p = 0.004) and trunk stability push-up test (p = 0.02), as other individual tests demonstrated similar time and group effect.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>These results indicate that although FMS® based intervention may improve overall functional movement score, the athletes in both groups have demonstrated similar improvements in most of the individual tests. Hence, a well-rounded strength and conditioning program incorporating athlete-specific exercises based on limitations identified in the functional movement screen, may result in a balanced training strategy and reduce the need for supplementary functional training sessions.</p>","PeriodicalId":520573,"journal":{"name":"BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"10"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8760794/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39685221","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Fitness center use and subsequent achievement of exercise goals. A prospective study on long-term fitness center members.","authors":"Liv Riseth,&nbsp;Tom Ivar Lund Nilsen,&nbsp;Torunn Hatlen Nøst,&nbsp;Aslak Steinsbekk","doi":"10.1186/s13102-022-00400-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13102-022-00400-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Knowledge on the relationship between fitness center use and long-term members' subsequent goal achievement is limited. Therefore, the aim was to investigate the prospective association between the use of fitness centers during 18 months and subsequent self-reported goal achievement among long-term members.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a registry- and survey-based longitudinal study of 2851 people who had been members at a Norwegian fitness center chain for more than two years. Fitness center use from December 2016 to June 2018 was obtained from registry data. Subsequent goal achievement was measured in a survey in June 2018, assessed by a 1-100 visual analogue scale, and a score between 0 and 50 was defined as low goal achievement.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Visiting the fitness center frequently and regularly, and having frequent group activity bookings were associated with higher subsequent self-reported goal achievement. Participants with fewest visits (1-57 days) during 18 months were more likely to report low goal achievement than participants with most visits (118-543 days) (OR = 8.5; 95% CI 6.3-11.4). Fitness trainer bookings was not clearly associated with subsequent goal achievement.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Frequent and regular long-term fitness center use were associated with higher subsequent self-reported goal achievement.</p>","PeriodicalId":520573,"journal":{"name":"BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation","volume":" ","pages":"9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2022-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8756662/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39932735","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}