FUNCTIONAL SCORES IMPROVEMENT AFTER 6-MONTH OF AN EXERCISE PROGRAM FOR WOMEN WITH OSTEOPOROSIS: A RANDOMIZED TRIAL

Physical activity (PA) is a key risk factor for the prevention and treatment of severe mental illness (SMI). However, this population reported low levels of PA and poor adherence to exercise interventions [1], an aspect that can limit the positive effects of exercise on health. Physical activity and adherence are affected by several factors that could be controlled and modified by researchers. Understanding the motivating factors towards PA for people with SMI would help to maximize exercise participation. The aim was to study the relationship between levels of PA and different types of motivation in people with SMI.