Exercise and exercise intentions among obese and overweight individuals.

Purpose: To determine the relationship between exercise stage and decisional balance in overweight and obese individuals seeking advanced practice nurse (APN) care.

Data Sources: A convenience sample of 175 persons aged 40 or above with the values of body mass index (BMI) exceeding 25.

Conclusions: One fourth of the respondents were considering beginning exercise within the next month; 23% had exercised regularly for more than 6 months and 39% indicated that they exercised regularly.