Exercise experiences of adolescents engaged with gender diversity services: A qualitative approach

Trans young people report lower levels of physical activity than their cisgender peers, with one in four limiting exercise participation due to their gender. Exercise provision within gender-affirming services represents an underexplored strategy to support health and wellbeing.

Citation:
Austin F, Lin A, Wright K, Jackson B, Simpson A, Furzer B. Exercise experiences of adolescents engaged with gender diversity services: A qualitative approach. Psychol Sport Exerc. 2026;85.

Keywords:
Barriers; Motivation; Physical activity; Transgender

Abstract:
Trans young people report lower levels of physical activity than their cisgender peers, with one in four limiting exercise participation due to their gender. Exercise provision within gender-affirming services represents an underexplored strategy to support health and wellbeing.