"There is only one motive … fun." Perspectives of participants and providers of physical exercise for people with Parkinson's disease.

Enjoyment of physical exercise is a key aspect of maintaining physical activity engagement, which should be considered more in research and clinical practice. Developing qualifications for providers could help to broaden and enhance the dissemination of PD-specific exercise approaches. Physicians should be trained to encourage physical exercise.Implications for rehabilitationPhysicians should highlight the benefits and be knowledgeable regarding the availability of physical exercise interventions for people with PD.Additional physical exercise providers should become qualified to work with people with PD.The joyfulness of physical exercise interventions is a key aspect of maintaining physical activity engagement for people with PD.