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Why Do People Exercise in Natural Environments? Norwegian Adults’ Motives for Nature-, Gym-, and Sports-Based Exercise

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Calogiuri, Giovanna, Elliott, Lewis·2017·International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
DOI 10.3390/ijerph14040377PMC PMC5409578
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Exercise in natural environments (“green exercise”) confers numerous health benefits, but little is known about why people engage in green exercise. This study examined the importance of nature experiences as a motive for physical activity and the motivational profile of people who engage in green exercise compared to gym- and sports-based exercise. Physical activity motives and typical times spent in different domains of physical activity were reported by 2168 Norwegian adults in a survey. Experiencing nature was generally rated as the second-most important physical activity motive, exceeded only by convenience motives, and it was especially important for older adults and those who engage in greater amounts of instrumental physical activity. Green exercisers reported stronger motives concerning convenience and experiencing nature, whereas gym- or sports-based exercisers reported stronger motives for physical health and sociability. The motives associated with different leisure-time exercise domains may assist in understanding optimal promotion of green exercise.

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Authors
Calogiuri, G., & Elliott, L.
Affiliations
  • University of Inland Norway (NO)
  • University of Exeter (GB)
Corresponding author
Calogiuri, Giovanna
ORCID
Venue
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Publisher
MDPI AG
Published
2017-04-04
Volume
14
Issue
4
Pages
377
ISSN
1660-4601 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.3390/ijerph14040377
PMC
PMC5409578
OpenAlex
W2605218578
Cited by
99
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3
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3.67
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Language
en
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  • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (publishedVersion, cc-by)
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  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • RePEc: Research Papers in Economics (submittedVersion)
  • NORA - Norwegian Open Research Archives (submittedVersion, other-oa)
  • Figshare (submittedVersion, cc-by)
  • Open Research Exeter (University of Exeter) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
Funders
Høgskolen i Innlandet
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Urban Studies › Urban Green Space and Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Physical Activity and Health
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management › Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management
Keywords
green exercise, exercise motivation, nature experience, gym-based exercise, leisure-time physical activity, older adults, physical activity promotion
MeSH terms
Adult, Environment, Female, Humans, Leisure Activities, Male, Motivation, Norway, Surveys and Questionnaires, Sports, Exercise

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