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Table 2 Aspects of participation in moderate- to high intensity exercise with person-centered guidance that influence the transition to independent exercise for older adults with RA, presented as categories and subcategories

From: Aspects of exercise with person-centred guidance influencing the transition to independent exercise: a qualitative interview study among older adults with rheumatoid arthritis

Category

Subcategory

A feasible opportunity to adopt exercise

Person-centred introduction, advancement and adjustments made the exercise feasible

A new experience of exercise

A fortunate opportunity to start exercising

Exercise feasible despite negative elements

Experiencing positive effects of exercise

Positive effects manifested both physically and mentally

Positive effects manifested in everyday life

A positive, fun and healthy experience

Contextual factors affect the experience of exercise

Guidance as a security and a driving force

The possibilities and inadequacies of a loosely connected group

The facilities influence the experience

Developing knowledge and thinking

Learning about exercise

New thoughts about exercise and oneself

The gym as a new arena

Finding one’s way

Fitting exercise into everyday life

Making the protocol your own

Transition to independent exercise

Using tools for motivation

Access to support

Managing barriers for exercise

Facing barriers for exercise

Various strategies to overcome barriers

The importance of determination