Adherence Economics: What Keeps People Lifting Over Years?

Longevity Fit Life: Fitness, Longevity & Healthspan · Jun 4, 2026 · 12m · transcript

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Introduction Sticking with exercise - especially lifting weights or resistance training (RT) – is tough for many people. A lot of new gym-goers quit after a few months (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). Yet long-term lifting has huge benefits. This article looks at why some people keep lifting year after year. We examine both behavioral factors (like motivation, habits, and social support) and economic factors (like cost or rewards). We review research on how ongoing exercise…