Examination of the motivation of members of healthy lifestyle and fitness centers to sustain exercise

Eyüp Temur; Ali Erdoğan; Erdal Taşkın; Erkan Faruk Şirin

Authors

Eyüp Temur Faculty of Sports Sciences, Selçuk University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5269-920X
Ali Erdoğan Faculty of Sports Sciences, Karamanoglu Mehmetbey University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8306-5683
Erdal Taşkın Faculty of Sports Sciences, Selçuk University https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6005-6784
Erkan Faruk Şirin Faculty of Sports Sciences, Selçuk University https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6837-7758

Keywords:

Motivation, exercise, fitness center

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the motivation to keep exercising among members of healthy lifestyle and fitness centers. It was designed using a quantitative research method. The study sample consisted of 158 adults who frequent the Uni Athletic Healthy Living and Sports Center in Karaman. A personal information form and the Motivation to Maintain Exercise Scale were used as data collection tools. Descriptive statistics and comparative analyses indicated that participants' motivation to keep exercising was generally high. Significant differences were found between motivation scores based on gender, income level, and frequency of fitness center use. However, no significant difference was observed based on age. The findings suggest that exercise motivation is influenced by individual and demographic characteristics, and that regular physical activity strengthens motivation. Therefore, it is recommended that motivation-supporting programs be developed at fitness centers and that specialized programs be planned for different demographic groups.

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