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Exploring Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity in Adults with ADHD: A Qualitative Investigation

Ogrodnik MKarsan SMalamis BKwan MFenesi BHeisz JJ

A qualitative study of 30 adults with ADHD found that the biggest barriers to sticking with exercise were executive-function struggles like forgetfulness and trouble sustaining focus, not lack of willpower -- while exercising with others and noticing mood improvements were what kept people coming back.

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