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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Appendix A: Annotated Questionnaires<br />
21. I’m going to read a list <strong>of</strong> activities related to exercise. As I read each one,<br />
please tell me whether—if cost were not an issue—you would be very<br />
interested in it, somewhat interested, not very interested, or not interested at<br />
all in it. (READ RANDOMIZED LIST.) First…<br />
Some- Not Not at<br />
Very what very all<br />
int. int. int. int. DK/Ref.<br />
[ROTATE]<br />
Joining a neighborhood<br />
walking group.....................................................19<br />
Purchasing home exercise<br />
22 13 45 *<br />
equipment...........................................................11 13 16 60 1<br />
Purchasing exercise videos..................................7 10 14 68 *<br />
Joining a gym or health club ..............................17<br />
Training for a charity event<br />
16 14 52 1<br />
like a breast cancer walk ....................................17<br />
Training for a recreational<br />
22 14 46 1<br />
sports competition ...............................................6<br />
Attending exercise classes<br />
10 14 69 *<br />
for people your age.............................................21<br />
Attending a community<br />
fitness fair (screenings,<br />
information on exercise,<br />
24 13 41 1<br />
etc…)..................................................................16<br />
Joining a group that goes<br />
dancing (ballroom, line<br />
22 14 47 1<br />
dancing)..............................................................16<br />
Participating in a 5K fun<br />
13 13 57 *<br />
jog/walk event ....................................................11<br />
Learning more about an<br />
exercise program you can<br />
17 15 56 1<br />
do at home..........................................................23 28 11 38 *<br />
Getting a free exercise<br />
assessment <strong>and</strong> instructions<br />
from a pr<strong>of</strong>essional about<br />
what exercise is right for<br />
you......................................................................27 18 11 44 *<br />
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