One reason for this minimal engagement in PA is that many patients with schizophrenia lack sufficient motivation (Vancampfort et al., 2012c). In schizophrenia, lack of motivation can broadly be explained by two factors. First, due to the presence of negative and depressive symptoms, patients with schizophrenia can be disinterested in PA and exercise, or may not value the beneficial outcomes associated with PA enough to make it a priority within their lifestyle (Green et al., 2012; Vancampfort et al., 2013).