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Barriers to taking part in more physical activities among people aged 50-64 in New Zealand

2023, % of adults within age group

0102030405060Other commitments are taking priority (e.g. work, family)I am too tired or don’t have the energyI struggle to motivate myselfThe weatherI’ve got out of the habitI’m not fit enoughThe activity of my choice is too expensiveI'm injured from an injury caused by something elseThe activity of my choice doesn’t fit my routineI had an injury caused by sport, exercise etc.My health is not good enoughI prefer to spend my time on other interests / hobbiesI have no one to do it withThere are no appropriate facilities or places conveniently locatedI already do a good amount of physical activityI don’t have the equipment I needI’m not confident enoughI have a disability that prevents me from participatingI don’t like other people seeing me being physically activeI have no transport to get to placesI don’t want to failI haven’t got the skills / don’t know how toMedical issues (excluding poor health/disability)I don’t feel welcomeIllness/been unwell e.g. virus, flu, bugDon't have the timeDecrease in daylight hours over winterMental health/depression/anxietyMy ageNot the season for my sportBarriers to taking part in more physical activities among peopleaged 50-64 in New Zealand2023, % of adults within age groupProvider: Sport New Zealand0102030405060