August Newsletter
How Scheduling Self-efficacy can Impact Exercise Adherence
Self-efficacy is an individual's confidence in their ability to execute control over their own behaviour, motivation, and social environment. A 2010 study found that scheduling self-efficacy is related to exercise intentions and behaviour. Scheduling time for one’s physical activity ahead of time allows them to create a habit of deliberately putting aside time for their health. Scheduling self-efficacy has also been shown to be an indicator of exercise level, meaning that those who had a high adherence to scheduling also had a higher level of fitness behaviours . Scheduling self-efficacy also plays an important role in rehabilitation outcomes. Baseline exercise self-efficacy determines patients’ attendance of rehabilitation, as well as functional exercise improvement. It is recommended that healthcare professionals should monitor and target exercise self-efficacy to maximize adherence and rehabilitation health outcomes.
This research has been used in the creation of the GoGet.Fit app, allowing professionals to help set their clients and patients up for success. By having an online portal that allows one professional to oversee the exercise patterns and adherence behaviours of hundreds of clients, they can swiftly intervene if they notice a decrease in commitment to their daily or weekly routine. Professionals can assist their clients in their journey of scheduling exercise and following through with them, resulting in long-lasting exercise habits.
Article Recap
Check out the last 4 articles posted on our blog site:
A Guide to Macronutrients
August 3, 2020 by Annie Vlahiotis
This article explains what role fats, carbohydrates, and protein play in the body, as well as how to incorporate them into your diet.
All About Water
July 27, 2020 by Annie Vlahiotis
Water is important to all living beings, and humans are no exception. This article highlights the importance that water intake and hydration has on your overall health.
How Can a Daily Walk Improve Your Health?
July 20, 2020 by Annie Vlahiotis
This article uncovers the wide range of health effects that walking can have on your health, such as mental health, heart, physiological, and fitness benefits.
How Sleep Can Impact Mental Health
July 13, 2020 by Annie Vlahiotis
The connection between sleep habits and mental health are deeply intertwined. In the past, sleep issues and insomnia have only been seen as isolated problems. In more recent research, it has come to light that sleep problems may increase the risk and even directly contribute to mental health disorders. Identifying sleeping disorders and directly treating them could become a key factor in alleviating symptoms of common and uncommon mental health problems now and in the future.
