Physical inactivity is a significant contributor
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Physical inactivity is a significant contributor to weight gain and obesity-associated comorbidities, - Structural and psychosocial barriers limit regular physical activity among women, - Limited free time and family responsibilities are si
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- Exercícios físicos, satisfação com vida e ansiedade em profissionais da psicologia (2026) · BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF SPORT PSYCHOLOGY & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (BJSPHD) · doi
No data were found in the literature on the reasons justifying the insufficient amount of physical activity practiced by this group of subjects; however, it is possible to hypothesize that lack of time and stress generated by the work itself could be reasons for the low engagement in physical activities. Despite this gap in the literature, the data from the present research are consistent with other findings regarding physical inactivity, which indicate that professionals and students in the health field may not exhibit behaviors considered beneficial to health (Hidalgo; Mielke; Parra; Lobelo; Simoes; Gomes, 2016; Lipert et al.
generaldiscussionevidence 5/5Keywords: physical literature reasons health found justifying insufficient amount activity practiced group subjects possible hypothesize lack - Standardization of the Orientation to Regular Physical Activity Scale in obese women aged (30-35 years) (2026) · Journal of Physical Education · doi
Physical inactivity is a significant contributor to weight gain and obesity-associated comorbidities, - Structural and psychosocial barriers limit regular physical activity among women, - Limited free time and family responsibilities are significant barriers to physical activity
generalstated challengesevidence 5/5Keywords: physical inactivity significant contributor weight gain obesity-associated comorbidities - The Mediating Role of Self-Efficacy in the Relationship Between Perceived Social Support and Motivation to Participate in Physical Activity (2026) · Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi · doi
Physical activity participation cannot be explained merely by individuals' knowledge or awareness, but is also strongly influenced by psychosocial factors, environmental contexts, and available support systems. Nearly 28% of the adult population worldwide remains physically inactive.
generalstated challengesevidence 5/5Keywords: physical activity participation cannot explained merely individuals knowledge
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