Abstract
[Purpose] We investigated what kind of an effect the simple feeling of "like" or "dislike" of exercise had on amount of physical activity and duration of activities of daily living. [Subjects] The subjects were 115 healthy students. [Methods] We surveyed the times spent on 5 items representative of general living activities (sleeping, working, housework, exercise, leisure) and subjects feelings towards exercise, and measured physical activity (total energy expenditure) with a pedometer. [Results] Among those who "liked" exercise, a significant correlation with exercise time was found, and total energy expenditure was maintained at more than 1758 kcal. [Conclusion] The results suggest that feelings toward exercise regulate a persons physical activity, affecting the daily hours of exercise and exercise activities for maintaining health.
