Stage of Motivational Readiness: Predictive Ability for Exercise Behavior.

Investigated whether stage of motivational readiness for exercise predicted adherence to an exercise intervention. Adults randomized into a trial had the exercise goal of completing or adding at least 10 miles of weekly brisk walking or jogging. Baseline exercise motivational readiness was assessed. Adherence was determined from logs. Overall, 64 percent of men and 34 percent of women achieved the increase. Adherence did not differ by baseline motivational readiness. (SM)