Table 1: List of potential barriers as indicated on survey.
| Which of the following do you consider to be your “lack of time” barriers to physical activity and exercise? |
| Other things are more important and require my time and energy |
| Once I get home, it’s difficult to find time to be active |
| I work and have children |
| I don’t have time to drive to the gym, change clothes, work-out and shower afterwards |
| I have a difficult time finding the time needed to fit the gym into my day |
| Other |
| Which of the following do you consider to be your “physical” barriers to physical activity and exercise? |
| Winter weather is a factor for me when it comes to physical activity and exercise |
| I’m concerned for my safety |
| Pain and/or injury prevents me from being as physically active as I would like to be |
| I work in an environment where there is little or no employment resources to be physically active |
| My job demands and I’m too tired after work to exercise afterwards |
| Other |
| Which of the following do you consider to be your “psychological” barriers to physical activity and exercise? |
| There are so many other things for me to do, it’s easy to make excuses rather than exercise |
| I did not grow up with exercise and it’s not part of me or my family |
| I have a negative perception of exercise |
| I don’t know where or how to start |
| I just don’t feel like doing anything |
| Other |