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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<strong>Exercise</strong> Opportunities In Local Communities<br />
Why Never Took Community <strong>Exercise</strong> Classes/Programs<br />
Those who have never taken advantage <strong>of</strong> community exercise classes <strong>and</strong><br />
programs <strong>of</strong>fer a range <strong>of</strong> reasons for not having done so:<br />
• They prefer to exercise alone, in private, or at home (40%—especially<br />
men 45% versus 32% <strong>of</strong> women)<br />
• They are too busy (18%—especially those <strong>50</strong>-59, 24%)<br />
• No facilities available (13%)<br />
• They are just not interested (12%)<br />
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