Table 1

Results of the analysis

CategoriesSubcategories
Living a physical active life with schizophreniaSchizophrenia and living life
How schizophrenia affects physical activity
Exercise as a promotor of personal recoveryBeing part of an exercise culture
Meeting at eye level
Striving for commonness
Feeling empowered
Prescribing safe and relevant exerciseFlexible exercise protocol
Contact to trusted others
Do no harm
Instructors’ qualifications and formationExperienced and passionate
Learning through acting and reflection