| dc.description.abstract | Background: Physical activity (PA) and exercise is favorable, but inactivity is an increasing problem. At the same time fitness clubs have expanded in popularity. To date, the scientific overview of non-exercisers at fitness clubs is limited, and there is a need for longitudinal information of barriers and their influential over time.
Aim: The objective for this thesis was to examine the dropout rates and reasons for apostasy over time, as well as to identify the characteristics of the individuals categorized as nonexercisers at fitness clubs in Oslo, Norway.
Methods: This present project was part of a longitudinal prospective cohort study with repeated measurements, from inclusion and after 3, 6 and 12 months of fitness club membership. The present project included 125 participants, newly registered members at various SATS ELIXIA centers in Oslo. Data for this thesis was collected by a standardized electronic questionnaire including descriptive information, social support and barriers for exercise. The statistical analysis was performed using a t-test and descriptive analysis. | nb_NO |
