Exercise preferences among emerging adults: Do men and women want different things?. Issue 5 (22nd June 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Reading, Jean M.; LaRose, Jessica Gokee
• Is Part Of: Journal of American college health. Volume 70:Issue 5(2022)
• Page Start: 1301
• Page End: 1305
• Publication Date: 2022-06-22
• Subjects: College students -- exercise -- obesity -- physical activity -- weight loss; College students -- Health and hygiene -- United States -- Periodicals; College students -- Health and hygiene -- Periodicals; College students -- Mental health -- Periodicals; Universities and colleges -- Health promotion services -- Periodicals; 362.10883781980973
• DOI: 10.1080/07448481.2020.1803878
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0744-8481

Abstract

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine exercise preferences of college students (CS), and explore potential gender differences to inform interventions. Participants ( N = 187, 18–25 years) completed an online survey. Descriptive statistics were conducted to characterize preferences for exercise type and mode of delivery, followed by χ 2 tests to assess potential gender differences. CS preferred a combination of moderate intensity cardio and strength training. Most CS preferred exercising on their own with guidance from a program. Men preferred intense strength training at higher rates than women ( p < .001). Findings can inform tailored recruitment messaging and lifestyle interventions for this high-risk population.