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Physical activity and physique anxiety in older adults: Fitness, and efficacy influences

E. McAuley University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA
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D. X. Marquez University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
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G. J. Jerome University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
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B. Blissmer University of Rhode Island
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J. Katula University of North Carolina-Greensboro, Greensboro, USA
Pages 222-230 | Published online: 09 Jun 2010

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