Stage of protocol | Theme | Sub-theme |
---|---|---|
REHIT adopted / initiated | Time-appeal | Health and fitness benefits |
Limited time commitments required | ||
High self-efficacy due to brief exercise bouts | ||
Convenient location | ||
Early stages of the exercise programme (≤15 s) | Positive perception of exercise bouts | Exercise bouts perceived as achievable |
Positive psycho-social responses post-exercise | ||
Later stages 20 s) | Highly negative perceptions of exercise bouts | Exercise bouts perceived as intensely demanding |
Increasing reluctance to engage with exercise | ||
 | Positive feedback regarding progress towards health / fitness goals | |
Adherence maintained | The use of cognitive and behavioural strategies | |
Positive feedback | ||
Positive psycho-social responses post-exercise | ||
Habit | ||
Intention to commit long-term |