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Barriers to taking part in more physical activities among people aged 35-49 in New Zealand

2023, % of adults within age group

020406080Other 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 weatherThe activity of my choice is too expensiveI’m not fit enoughThe activity of my choice doesn’t fit my routineI don’t have the equipment I needI had an injury caused by sport, exercise etc.There are no appropriate facilities or places conveniently locatedI have no one to do it withI prefer to spend my time on other interests / hobbiesI'm injured from an injury caused by something elseI’m not confident enoughMy health is not good enoughI don’t like other people seeing me being physically activeI already do a good amount of physical activityI don’t want to failI haven’t got the skills / don’t know how toI have no transport to get to placesI have a disability that prevents me from participatingI don’t feel welcomeI'm pregnant/recently had a babyDon't have the timeMedical issues (excluding poor health/disability)Illness/been unwell e.g. virus, flu, bugDecrease in daylight hours over winterBecause of Covid-19My ageNot the season for my sportMental health/depression/anxietyOn holidayBarriers to taking part in more physical activities among peopleaged 35-49 in New Zealand2023, % of adults within age groupProvider: Sport New Zealand020406080