| Group providing social destinationSupportive environmentGroup creating a shared sense of belonging and acceptance enhanced by common goals, same condition and shared characteristicsMentors adoption of counsellor/support roleStaff generating trust through caring attitude and expertisePre-conditioned to exercisePersonally motivatedFostered through attendance at PACE rehabilitation programme | Group social activity displacing exercise activityPersonal outlook and life events inhibiting motivation and ability to exerciseExercise programme: Lack of intensitySelf-directed, no external motivationLimited exercise equipmentFortnightly sessionsGroup vs individualSacrificing own needs for group cohesion |