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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Physical Conditions Which Interfere With Ability to <strong>Exercise</strong><br />
Barriers to <strong>Exercise</strong><br />
One in three (34%) non-exercising adults <strong>50</strong>-<strong>79</strong> does not engage in<br />
physical activity because a health condition prevents them from doing so.<br />
Among them, the following are the most commonly cited health<br />
conditions:<br />
Six in ten (58%) say arthritis interferes with their ability to exercise<br />
At least four in ten mention chronic pain (46%) or injury (41%), while<br />
about one in three cite physical disabilities (36%) or heart problems<br />
(30%)<br />
At least one in ten cite asthma (17%) or incontinence (12%).<br />
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