Theories and Models of Exercise Adherence that integrate elements from across a variety of theories.
The Transtheoretical Model (TTM), Prochaska & DiClemente (1983) described 5 stages of behavior change: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. Movement through stages involves how people think about exercise, themselves, and aspects of the environment that influence exercise behavior. Lowther, Mutrie, & Scott (2007) found that self-liberation appears to be important for helping people move …