Table 5.

Benefits—retained items and factor loadings.

Factors and Items	Item Loadings
LE—Exercising helps me sleep better at night.	0.58
LE—Exercise helps me decrease fatigue.	0.35
LE—Exercising increases my mental alertness.	0.67
LE—Exercise allows me to carry out normal activities without becoming tired.	0.68
LE—Exercise improves overall body functioning for me.	0.62
PP—Exercise increases my muscle strength.	0.62
PP—Exercise increases my level of physical fitness.	0.68
PP—My muscle tone is improved with exercise.	0.69
PP—Exercising improves functioning of my cardiovascular system.	0.72
PP—Exercise increases my stamina.	0.68
PP—Exercise improves the way my body looks.	0.55
PO—I enjoy exercise.	0.77
PO—Exercise decreases feelings of stress and tension for me.	0.72
PO—Exercise improves my mental health.	0.66
PO—Exercising makes me feel relaxed.	0.64
SI—Exercising lets me have contact with friends and persons I enjoy.	0.67
SI—Exercising is a good way for me to meet new people.	0.64
SI—Exercise is good entertainment for me.	0.73
SI—Exercising increases my acceptance by others.	0.51

Note. LE = life enhancement, PP = physical performance, PO = psychological outlook, SI = social interaction.