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Barriers to taking part in more physical activities among people aged 75+ in New Zealand

2023, % of adults within age group

0510152025Other commitments are taking priority (e.g. work, family)The weatherMy health is not good enoughI struggle to motivate myselfI’ve got out of the habitI am too tired or don’t have the energyI’m not fit enoughI already do a good amount of physical activityI prefer to spend my time on other interests / hobbiesI'm injured from an injury caused by something elseI have a disability that prevents me from participatingThe activity of my choice is too expensiveI had an injury caused by sport, exercise etc.I have no one to do it withThere are no appropriate facilities or places conveniently locatedThe activity of my choice doesn’t fit my routineI have no transport to get to placesMedical issues (excluding poor health/disability)My ageI’m not confident enoughI don’t want to failI don’t have the equipment I needI haven’t got the skills / don’t know how toIllness/been unwell e.g. virus, flu, bugI don’t like other people seeing me being physically activeDon't have the timeI don’t feel welcomeBuilding up to do moreBuilding up/tapering as part of a training plan/sports event (e.g. marathon)Not the season for my sportDecrease in daylight hours over winterOn holidayMental health/depression/anxietyBecause of Covid-19Cost of travel/petrol to activitiesI'm pregnant/recently had a babyBarriers to taking part in more physical activities among peopleaged 75+ in New Zealand2023, % of adults within age groupProvider: Sport New Zealand0510152025