#Exercisemotivation

As Thailand’s population ages rapidly, maintaining physical activity among older adults has become a public health priority. Recent research highlights not only the physical benefits of regular exercise but also the crucial role of motivation and tailored support in keeping seniors active—and independent—well into their later years. The latest findings, spotlighted in a report by Deseret News and supported by both scientific and Thai-specific studies, reveal that community, enjoyment, and personal meaning are key elements for seniors to keep moving (Deseret News, News-Medical.Net).

Thailand faces a rapidly aging population, making sustained activity among older adults a public health priority. New research emphasizes that motivation and tailored support are as crucial as guidelines for keeping seniors active and independent. Studies indicate that community, enjoyment, and personal meaning drive lasting engagement in physical activity.

A senior recreation program in the United States illustrates this approach in action. Participants gather regularly for exercises that build strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular health, guided by university students. The class is about camaraderie as much as fitness, with personalized adaptations and a powerful example from a 94-year-old participant who models commitment. “If she can do it, so can I,” one attendee said, capturing how role models can spark ongoing participation.

A new study shows that pairing short mindfulness practice with step tracking can significantly increase the desire to exercise, offering fresh hope for millions seeking to stay active. Conducted by the Centre for Motivation and Behaviour Change at the University of Bath, the research found that even brief daily mindfulness delivered through a free mobile app helped participants not only move more but also sustain motivation for long-term health gains. The findings appeared in Mental Health and Physical Activity on April 8, 2025, prompting experts to rethink how technology and psychology can work together to address global inactivity.

A new study reveals that pairing mindfulness practice with step tracking can significantly increase the desire to exercise—potentially offering a breakthrough for millions struggling to stay active. This research, conducted by the Centre for Motivation and Behaviour Change at the University of Bath, found that even short bursts of daily mindfulness delivered through a free mobile app helped participants build not only physical activity, but also lasting motivation, which is considered critical for long-term health transformation. The findings were published in the journal Mental Health and Physical Activity on April 8, 2025, and are prompting experts to reimagine how technology and psychology can work together to tackle global inactivity.

A groundbreaking new study reveals that simply combining two everyday activities—using a step counter and practicing mindfulness—could be the key to making exercise a more attractive, sustainable part of daily life. Published in April 2025 in the journal Mental Health and Physical Activity, researchers from the University of Bath found that integrating step tracking with mindfulness training delivered via a mobile application significantly improved participants’ desire to stay active compared to step counting alone. This research is particularly timely for Thai readers, as our society faces similar challenges with sedentary lifestyles and rising chronic health risks associated with inactivity.

A recent study suggests that pairing a simple step-tracking habit with brief mindfulness practice can make regular exercise more appealing and sustainable. Published in April 2025 in Mental Health and Physical Activity, researchers from the University of Bath found that combining step counting with app-guided mindfulness increased participants’ desire to stay active more than step counting alone. This finding resonates with Thailand, where sedentary lifestyles and rising health risks pose serious public health challenges.