Table 3 Perceived benefits and motivating factors for exercise in people with chronic kidney disease

Physical Health

Improve health

 Reduction in blood pressure

Opportunity to be social

 Heart health

Desire to reach goals

 Musculoskeletal health

Weight loss/ maintenance

 Pulmonary health

Physical Appearance

 Lower cholesterol

Improved flexibility

 Reduction in medication use

 Improvement of other co-morbidities

 Reduce fall risk

 Delay dialysis

 Stress reduction

 Reduce depression

 Improve mood

 Aid in focus

Appearance

 Improved sleep