Enjoyment gap in exercise may help explain lower activity in obesity

MedicalXpress | ماي 12, 2026

A recent study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä investigated the emotions evoked by physical activity and what motivates people across different weight groups to exercise. The study found that individuals with obesity experience fewer pleasant emotions during exercise compared with those of normal weight. The researcher recommends that pleasure and enjoyment should be considered in exercise counseling aimed at weight management. The findings are published in the journal Obesity Science & Practice.