Words matter: Reframing exercise is medicine for the general population to optimize motivation and create sustainable behaviour change

作者：Fortier Michelle^*; Guerin Eva; Segar Michelle L

来源：Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism, 2016, 41(11): 1212-1215.

DOI：10.1139/apnm-2016-0125

• physical activity
• biopsychology
• exercise therapy
• physical inactivity
• medicine

Exercise is medicine (EIM) is grounded in strong evidence regarding the benefits of physical activity. Despite the contributions of EIM initiatives worldwide, rates of physical inactivity remain alarmingly high. We propose a reframe of EIM for the general population to improve motivation and foster sustainable behaviour change. We draw on a solid knowledge-base to explain the value of broadening the nomenclature to physical activity and of promoting a message of well-being via enjoyable physical activity.

• 出版日期2016-11