Table 8: Percentage of male and female survey respondents that chose a particular motivator as their first choice.

Ranking

Males (18-64)

n = 144

Males (65+)

n = 56

Females (18-64)

 n = 93

Females (65+)

n = 52

 

# 1.

Better health (28%)

 

 

Better health (43%)

Better health (38%)

Better health (42%)

# 2.

Feeling good and happier afterwards (19%)

 

Feeling good and happier afterwards (17%)

 

Feeling good and happier afterwards (18%)

 

Losing or maintaining weight (18%)

 

Feeling good and happier afterwards (18%)

 

# 3.

Losing or maintaining weight (10%)

 

 

 

Losing or maintaining weight (11%)

 

Longevity (11%)

 

Appearance

(10%)

Losing or maintaining weight (14%)