Midlife women's negotiations of barriers to and facilitators of physical activity: Implications for counselors

Authors

Petra Hendry, Louisiana State University
Melinda Solmon, Louisiana State University
Laura H. Choate, Louisiana State University
Pam Autrey, Louisiana State University
Joan B. Landry, Louisiana State University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2010

Abstract

The authors investigated barriers to exercise and facilitators that enable midlife women to engage in an active lifestyle. Findings provide counselors with insight into the meanings that women ascribe to physical activity so they can better assist clients in making choices that enhance their overall health and wellness. © 2010 by the American Counseling Association. All rights reserved.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Adultspan Journal

First Page

50

Last Page

64

Recommended Citation

Hendry, P., Solmon, M., Choate, L., Autrey, P., & Landry, J. (2010). Midlife women's negotiations of barriers to and facilitators of physical activity: Implications for counselors. Adultspan Journal, 9 (1), 50-64. https://doi.org/10.1002/j.2161-0029.2010.tb00071.x