Table 1 Interview Guide

1. Please describe your understanding of OA (e.g., causes, treatment, management, progression).

2. Based on current UK guidelines, people over age 45 with OA are encouraged to exercise. Do you take any exercise? If so, what type, how long, and how often?

3. What do you think about exercising?

4. What factors would facilitate and hinder your exercising?

5. Do you intend to exercise at home?

6. What kinds of needs/expectations do you have for home-based exercise training?

7. Please tell me about your eating habits in a typical day/week.

8. Have you ever controlled your weight? How did you do?

9. What factors would facilitate and hinder your weight control?