P Nunes

Exercise Habits in South Trinidad: Motivating Forces and Barriers

Issue:

Vol 59, issue 5 (2010)

Pages:

523–8

Synopsis:

This paper looks at the exercise habits of a multi-racial sample population in South Trinidad. Most persons do not exercise, or exercise inadequately and lack of adequate time is the major reason given by persons in the 15−59-year age group for not exercising.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: There are many benefits of regular exercise. The aim of this study was to determine the exercise habits and knowledge of the benefits of exercise in a South Trinidad population. This study also sought to determine the motivating factors for exercise and the barriers experienced by those who did not exercise.

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