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Barriers to taking part in more physical activities among people aged 65-74 in New Zealand

2023, % of adults within age group

010203040Other commitments are taking priority (e.g. work, family)The weatherI struggle to motivate myselfI’ve got out of the habitI’m not fit enoughI am too tired or don’t have the energyMy health is not good enoughI prefer to spend my time on other interests / hobbiesI'm injured from an injury caused by something elseI already do a good amount of physical activityThe activity of my choice is too expensiveI have a disability that prevents me from participatingI 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 don’t have the equipment I needI’m not confident enoughI have no transport to get to placesMedical issues (excluding poor health/disability)I don’t like other people seeing me being physically activeI haven’t got the skills / don’t know how toI don’t want to failI don’t feel welcomeBecause of Covid-19Don't have the timeIllness/been unwell e.g. virus, flu, bugOn holidayMy ageI'm pregnant/recently had a babyBuilding up/tapering as part of a training plan/sports event (e.g. marathon)Decrease in daylight hours over winterMental health/depression/anxietyBuilding up to do moreCost of travel/petrol to activitiesNot the season for my sportBarriers to taking part in more physical activities among peopleaged 65-74 in New Zealand2023, % of adults within age groupProvider: Sport New Zealand010203040