Smoking and Exercise, Part ΙΙ: Differences between Exercisers and Non-Exercisers

Yannis Theodorakis & Mary Hassandra

Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Thessaly, Trikala, Hellas

Abstract

The purpose of the present study was to explore smoking habits in relation to exercise and sport partici- pation. Participants were 291 individuals (152 men and 139 women) who completed a questionnaire about smoking and physical activity habits. In summary, the results revealed that (a) the more people exercise the less they smoke (b) older individuals exercise less and smoke more than younger individuals, (c) non-athletes smoke more than athletes and (d) former athletes smoke less than people who had never exercised. The re- sults of the present study contribute to the prospect that the exercise is related to the habit of smoking.

Key words: exercise, smoking