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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2019 Mar 15.
Published in final edited form as: Transl J Am Coll Sports Med. 2018 Mar 15;3(6):43–51. doi: 10.1249/TJX.0000000000000056

Table 3.

Theoretical Constructs and Behavioral Strategies for Promoting Adherence and Compliance

SCT Domain Warrior Wellness intervention component
Favorable expectations about future outcomes associated with increased activity Review perceived benefits, modify and reinforce realistic expectations
Intervention duration (12 weeks): It takes ~60 days for a new behavior to become a habit, and 12 weeks is the minimum duration associated with functional improvements

Self-efficacy to initiate changes in physical activity Discuss gym environment, review and troubleshoot perceived barriers (physical, psychological, social, logistical)

Monitoring by exercise physiologist and self Personalized exercise prescription, weekly exercise logs, biometric data, frequent “check-ins”

Goal setting/action planning Set S.M.A.R.T. goals, PA contract, attendance goals

Social support Derived from exercise physiologist or similar others (other study participants) in addition to social network

Positive reinforcement Iterative incentives (water bottle, towel, silicone bracelet), attendance award, end-of-study feedback forms for participants