Procedure
Respondents were approached either before or after an exercise class at the sports centre. Each
was briefly informed that the questionnaire examined reasons for exercising, took approximately
five minutes to complete and that it would be answered anonymously. Verbal consent was obtained
and individuals were referred to the instructional set for instructions on how to complete the
questionnaire. Individuals then completed the questionnaire in the sports centre either immediately
prior to or following their exercise class.