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Barriers to taking part in more physical activities among people aged 25-34 in New Zealand

2023, % of adults within age group

0204060Other commitments are taking priority (e.g. work, family)I am too tired or don’t have the energyI struggle to motivate myselfI’ve got out of the habitThe activity of my choice is too expensiveThe weatherThe activity of my choice doesn’t fit my routineI’m not fit enoughI don’t have the equipment I needI prefer to spend my time on other interests / hobbiesI have no one to do it withI’m not confident enoughThere are no appropriate facilities or places conveniently locatedI had an injury caused by sport, exercise etc.I don’t like other people seeing me being physically activeI don’t want to failI have no transport to get to placesI haven’t got the skills / don’t know how toMy health is not good enoughI'm injured from an injury caused by something elseI don’t feel welcomeI already do a good amount of physical activityI have a disability that prevents me from participatingI'm pregnant/recently had a babyIllness/been unwell e.g. virus, flu, bugDon't have the timeMedical issues (excluding poor health/disability)Mental health/depression/anxietyCost of travel/petrol to activitiesDecrease in daylight hours over winterBuilding up/tapering as part of a training plan/sports event (e.g. marathon)On holidayNot the season for my sportMy ageBecause of Covid-19Building up to do moreBarriers to taking part in more physical activities among peopleaged 25-34 in New Zealand2023, % of adults within age groupProvider: Sport New Zealand0204060