Table 4: Male and female responses to descriptive statements related to physical barriers 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

 

Inclement weather is a factor for me when it comes to physical activity and exercise

Male 15%

Female 28%

Male 23%

Female 23%

I’m concerned for my safety

Male 4%

Female 6%

Male 18%

Female 21%

Pain and/or injury prevents me from being as physically active as I would like to be

Male 24%

Female 20%

Male 34%

Female 46%

I work in an environment where there is little or no employment resources to be physically active

Male 3%

Female 15%

Male 11%

Female 10%

My job demands are high and I’m too tired after work to exercise

Male 28%

Female 30%

Male 16%

Female 4%