Exercise Attitudes and Behaviors: A Survey of Adults Age 50-79 - Aarp
Exercise Attitudes and Behaviors: A Survey of Adults Age 50-79 - Aarp
Exercise Attitudes and Behaviors: A Survey of Adults Age 50-79 - Aarp
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Treadmill 10%<br />
Jogging/running 3%<br />
Climbing stairs/stair<br />
machine<br />
6%<br />
Water aerobics 1%<br />
<strong>Exercise</strong> bike 4%<br />
Hiking 2%<br />
Aerobics 4%<br />
Other exercise machines 2%<br />
Yoga 1%<br />
Other (net) 61%<br />
Housework 35%<br />
Yard work 17%<br />
Gardening 18%<br />
Shopping 2%<br />
Job-related activities 10%<br />
Dancing 2%<br />
Taking care <strong>of</strong> children 4%<br />
Walking the dog 2%<br />
Washing cars 1%<br />
Other 2%<br />
Appendix A: Annotated Questionnaires<br />
As I mentioned before, vigorous physical activities cause large increases in<br />
heart rate <strong>and</strong> breathing. Vigorous physical activities might include running,<br />
aerobics, or heavy yard work. In a typical week, do you engage in vigorous<br />
physical activities for at least 10 minutes at a time?<br />
Yes 41%<br />
No 58%<br />
Don’t Know/Refused 1%<br />
11A<br />
How many days a week do you do these activities for at least 10<br />
minutes at a time?<br />
Asked <strong>of</strong> those who say they engage in vigorous physical activity<br />
(n=201)<br />
One 23%<br />
Two 19%<br />
Three 17%<br />
Four 14%<br />
Five 10%<br />
Six 5%<br />
Seven 10%<br />
Don’t Know/Refused 4%<br />
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