Table 3: Male and female responses to descriptive statements related to lack of time as a barrier to physical activity. Numbers represent the percentage of total respondents answering "Yes" to the question.

Descriptive statements

 

Ages 18-64

 

male, n = 144

female, n = 93

 

Ages 65+

 

male, n = 56

female, n = 52

 

Other things are more important and require my time and energy

Male 65%

Female 60%

Male 45%

Female 40%

Once I get home, it’s difficult to find time to be active

Male 41%

Female 51%

Male 34%

Female 25%

I work/have children

Male 36%

Female 28%

Male 7%

Female 4%

I don’t have time to drive to the gym, change clothes, work out, and shower

Male 33%

Female 37%

Male 23%

Female 10%

I have a difficult time finding the time needed to fit the gym into my day

Male 57%

Female 59%

Male 41%

Female 23%