Table 3.

Summary of data analysis framework

Overarching theme	Sub-theme	Example codes
Participants
Programme and content	Overall programme	Flexible approach; liked the programme; personalised; too short for effects
	Activities and progression	Activities liked; activities disliked; suggestions; unnatural activities; making things more difficult
	Documentation	Helpful manual; lot to read; monitoring; suggestions for change
Behavioural change	Motivation and barriers	Benefits gained; embarrassment; fun; noticed decline; pain; trainer support
	Habit formation and integration	Easy to integrate; finding opportunities; irregular routines; lack of time
Trainers Reviewing the programme	Positive about the programme	Benefits to target group; enjoyable; personalisation; programme suggestions
	Activities	Activity preferences, combining activities; easiest to integrate; meaningful activities
	Behavioural change	Finding opportunities; integration into daily life; reviewing progress and performance
	Training and support	Peer support, trainer background; well trained
Challenges with implementation	Facing barriers	Adapting the programme; difficult to advise on physical activity finding opportunities; reluctant to push participants
	Putting training into practice	A lot to remember; different in practice; difficult to talk about long term goals; location practice not easy
	Documentation	Monitoring activities; participants disliked counting activities; too much paperwork