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

Major Reasons Why Don’t Currently Exercise
- % Who Say “Major Reason” –
Base: Do not exercise (N = 208)
Barriers to Exercise
“I’m going to read you a list of reasons that people often give for not exercising. Please
tell me for each one, whether it is a major reason for you, a minor reason, or not a
reason for your not exercising. Would you say this is a major reason, a minor reason, or
not a reason…?” (Q.14)
Source: First wave
Tired or lacking energy
Health problems
Class/gym membership is too expensive
Don’t have enough time
Bad weather
Self-conscious
Don’t have anyone to exercise with
No place to stop and rest
No place to walk
Afraid of getting hurt
No safe place to exercise or walk
Too much to learn to exercise
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