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ArticleFrontiers in sports and active living2026

The "maintainer's" perspective on maintaining regular physical activity: theory development using a constructivist grounded theory approach.

Livia Kellerhals, Claudio R Nigg

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Article in Frontiers in sports and active living, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Livia KellerhalsDepartment of Health Science, Institute of Sport Science, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Claudio R NiggDepartment of Health Science, Institute of Sport Science, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.

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Abstract

Background: The factors leading to physical activity maintenance are not well-understood. This study investigated such factors among individuals who adhere to the WHO physical activity guidelines for five years or longer, exploring perspectives, motives and facilitators of long-term physical activity maintenance. Methods: A constructivist grounded theory study was conducted to explore the phenomenon through the maintainers themselves ( Results: Coded segments ( Conclusion: This study aligns and expands the existing literature on physical activity maintenance, emphasizing the importance of prioritization as foundational for adaptability, enjoyment, and well-being. The findings suggest that a dynamic approach is crucial for physical activity maintenance.

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long-termmaintenancephysical activityqualitativetheory

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PMCPMC13662002

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