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

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Interest In Acquiring Various Exercise Skills/Support % Who Say “Very/Somewhat Interested” (by Gender and Age) Base: Total respondents. Exercise Motivators Gender Age Total Men Women 50-59 60-69 70-79 (1,000) (387) (613) (385) (345) (270) % % % % % % Exercising safely 74 73 74 80 75 64 Keeping motivated 71 72 70 80 69 61 Setting realistic goals Developing an individualized 66 68 65 78 68 51 physical activity plan 51 51 51 61 54 36 Tracking my progress Keeping on track when facing special events such as 50 49 51 61 53 35 holidays or vacations 49 49 50 58 53 37 Developing a support network 29 27 31 41 29 16 “And how interested would you be in developing or acquiring any of these skills related to physical activity—Very interested, somewhat interested, not very interested, or not at all interested?” (Q.22) Source: Second wave © 2002 AARP Page 59
V. Barriers to Exercise Major Reasons Why Don’t Currently Exercise Barriers to Exercise Just as Americans 50-79 who exercise give a variety of reasons for engaging in physical activities, those who don’t exercise also have their share of reasons for not doing so. Health Problems • One third of non-exercisers (34%) say that health problems prevent them from exercising. • For some (8%), the prospect of possibly getting hurt is also a major reason why they are not currently exercising. Time Constraints • Finding a time to exercise when you are feeling up to the challenge is a major problem for many. Thirty-seven percent say they are too tired or lacking energy to exercise, the most common reason Americans 50- 79 give for not engaging in physical activities. • One in four (26%) simply says he or she does not have enough time. This is especially a problem for those still working, compared to those who are not (39% versus 16%). Poor Location or Surroundings Having a good place to exercise that is safe and inexpensive—and having someone to exercise with—are also major reasons why Americans age 50 and over do not exercise. • One in three (34%) says that because gym/class memberships are too expensive, he or she is not exercising. • Thirteen percent mention not having anyone to exercise with as a major reason why they do not exercise. © 2002 AARP Page 60
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