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Barriers to taking part in more physical activities among women in New Zealand

2023, % of adults

0102030405060Other 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 have no one to do it withI’m not confident enoughI prefer to spend my time on other interests / hobbiesThere are no appropriate facilities or places conveniently locatedI don’t have the equipment I needI'm injured from an injury caused by something elseMy health is not good enoughI 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 already do a good amount of physical activityI haven’t got the skills / don’t know how toI have a disability that prevents me from participatingI don’t feel welcomeI'm pregnant/recently had a babyMedical issues (excluding poor health/disability)Don't have the timeIllness/been unwell e.g. virus, flu, bugNot the season for my sportDecrease in daylight hours over winterMy ageMental health/depression/anxietyBecause of Covid-19Barriers to taking part in more physical activities among womenin New Zealand2023, % of adultsProvider: Sport New Zealand0102030405060