What keeps a body moving? The brain-derived neurotrophic factor val66met polymorphism and intrinsic motivation to exercise in humans

Individuals who are intrinsically motivated to exercise are more likely to do so consistently. In previous research, those with at least one copy of the methionine (met) allele in the brain-derived neurotrophic factor gene (BDNF; rs6265) had greater increases in positive mood and lower perceived exe...

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Main Authors: Caldwell Hooper, A., Bryan, A., Hagger, Martin
Format: Journal Article
Published: Springer New York LLC 2014
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/22868