Exercise Attitudes and Behaviors: A Survey of Adults Age 50-79 - Aarp

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Key Findings The Infirm: This group does not exercise primarily because they have health problems or are too out of shape to engage in fitness activities. They are mostly older women and are most likely to be unsatisfied with life. Most do not engage in regular physical activity, and have no plans to start (69%). They are especially likely to be in “poor” health (34%). Unmotivateds: These people know they should exercise more but can’t seem to “get around” to it. They have various excuses, including the high price of gyms or lack of people to exercise with. They also seem a bit skeptical about the merits of exercise. Women in their middle years comprise a large portion of this segment. Hectics: Evenly split between men and women, members of this segment say they are just too busy to exercise. They know they should, and recognize the benefits of exercise, but they say they can’t find the time. © 2002 AARP Page 11
Attitudes and Knowledge Regarding Exercise I. Attitudes and Knowledge Regarding Exercise Perceived Importance of Exercise for Personal Health Americans 50-79—across gender and decades—are well aware that exercise is a vital part of becoming and staying healthy. In fact, about two in three (63%) agree that “exercise is the best thing I can do for my health.” Few (4%) say it is “not very important.” Perceived Importance of Exercise For Personal Health (by Gender and Age) Base: Total respondents Gender Age Total Men Women 50-59 60-69 70-79 (1,000) (387) (613) (385) (345) (270) % % % % % % Exercise is the best thing I can do for my health Exercise is important for my health, but many other things 63 66 61 60 65 65 are more important Exercise is not very 32 30 33 34 30 30 important for my health 4 4 5 5 5 4 Don’t know/refused 1 * 1 * 1 1 “There are a lot of different things people do to try and stay healthy, like eating healthy or visiting a doctor regularly. Which one of the following statements best describes how important you think exercise is for your personal health?” (Q.2) Source: Second wave © 2002 AARP Page 12
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