Main motives for fitness club membership and exercise at inclusion (n=125). Data are presented as n (%). The main motives (>40%) are categorised based on Exercise Motivations Inventory—2: strength and endurance, positive health, revitalisation, health avoidance, appearance and weight management
| Strength and endurance | n (%) | Positive health | n (%) |
| Increase in physical fitness | 116 (92.8) | To have a healthy body | 83 (66.4) |
| To increase my endurance | 63 (50.4) | To feel more healthy | 80 (64.0) |
| To develop my muscles | 54 (43.2) | ||
| Revitalisation | Health avoidance | ||
| Because after exercising I feel refreshed | 81 (64.8) | To avoid ill health | 74 (59.2) |
| Because it makes me feel good | 67 (53.6) | To prevent health problems | 69 (55.2) |
| Appearance | Weight management | ||
| To look more attractive | 73 (58.4) | To stay slim | 59 (47.2) |
| To improve my appearance | 52 (41.6) | To lose weight | 57 (45.6) |