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% |