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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Mind & Body<br />
<strong>Attitudes</strong> Toward Health <strong>and</strong> Fitness:<br />
A Multivariate Segmentation<br />
Women <strong>of</strong> all ages fit into this group, a segment that takes an overall<br />
approach to exercise—they exercise not only to stay in shape, but for<br />
emotional <strong>and</strong> psychological reasons as well. They are especially likely to<br />
be in “very good” health (55%).<br />
Most have been regularly active for at least a year (84%). This segment<br />
has been regularly exercising for a longer period than any other segment.<br />
Major reasons they exercise:<br />
• Improving overall health (89%)<br />
• Feeling good about yourself (82%)<br />
• Feeling in control <strong>of</strong> life (78%)<br />
• Increasing fitness level (81%)<br />
• Preventing disease (75%)<br />
• Fighting aging (72%)<br />
• Reducing stress (71%)<br />
They agree (“strongly” or “somewhat”) with the following statements:<br />
• I exercise because it is good for my health (100%)<br />
• Exercising gives me more energy (93%)<br />
• Exercising relieves stress for me (90%)<br />
• I exercise to look better (83%).<br />
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