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 />
What Could Be Done In Community to Make It Easier to <strong>Exercise</strong><br />
(by Gender <strong>and</strong> <strong>Age</strong>)<br />
Base: Say there are activities/community resources not currently available<br />
in their community that would make exercise easier (N = 243). Most<br />
common responses.<br />
Make it closer to home/centrally located<br />
“What could be done in your community to make it easier for you to exercise more<br />
regularly?” (Q.16)<br />
Source: Second wave<br />
More available facilities<br />
Lower cost<br />
Greater variety <strong>of</strong> classes/programs<br />
Make a gym available<br />
More convenient hours<br />
Have a walking path/track<br />
<strong>Exercise</strong> geared to seniors<br />
Provide a community/senior center<br />
Make a pool available<br />
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