Halth as motivation for physical activity in adults

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  • Elkín Martínez López Universidad de Antioquia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.iatreia.3971

Keywords:

Motivation, Physical activity, Exercise

Abstract

Five hundred persons who started a program of physical activity were interviewed in order to determine the main motivations to become active. Answers were classified into several categories and reported in regard to gender. Cultural and technical knowledge that support the different factors are enuntiated. Beauty was the main motivation for getting involved in physical fitness; relaxation, health and pleasure were also mentioned. Fortunately when a person does exercise all the physical and mental benefits are included, no matter which the original intention was.

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Author Biography

Elkín Martínez López, Universidad de Antioquia

MD, MSC, MPH, Facultad Nacional de Salud Pública. Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.

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Published

2003-01-06

How to Cite

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Martínez López E. Halth as motivation for physical activity in adults. Iatreia [Internet]. 2003 Jan. 6 [cited 2025 Dec. 5];16(1):pág. 32-43. Available from: https://revistas.udea.edu.co/index.php/iatreia/article/view/3971

Issue

Vol 16, No 1

Section

Original research

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