Elaborating the discussion on promoting physical activity: Response to Schwarzer, Biddle, Rhodes and Ntoumanis

Abstract

We would like to thank our esteemed colleagues Stuart Biddle, Nikos Ntoumanis, Ryan Rhodes, and Ralf Schwarzer very much for taking the time to read the Target Article “What is needed to promote physical activity?” and to provide such important reflections and further insights into the topic. In the present commentary, the authors of the Target Article take the opportunity to respond to the comments of the aforementioned authors.

Keywords

• Physical activity promotion
• Systems approach
• Dual-Process
• Affect
• Flexible habits
• Technology