Social influences |
Valuing interaction with peers | 42 (69%) | 12 (55%) |
Social awkwardness | 13 (21%) | 1 (5%) |
Encouragement from others | 32 (52%) | 15 (68%) |
Dependence on professional instruction | 25 (41%) | 1 (5%) |
Physical limitations |
Pain or discomfort | 23 (38%) | 1 (5%) |
Concerns about falling | 11 (18%) | 6 (27%) |
Comorbidities | 29 (48%) | 12 (55%) |
Competing priorities | 20 (33%) | 6 (27%) |
Access difficulties |
Environmental barriers | 25 (41%) | 15 (68%) |
Affordability | 15 (25%) | 2 (9%) |
Personal benefits of exercise |
Strength, balance and flexibility | 41 (67%) | 3 (14%) |
Self-confidence | 17 (28%) | 1 (5%) |
Independence | 12 (20%) | 5 (23%) |
Improved health and mental well-being | 47 (77%) | 14 (64%) |
Motivation and beliefs |
Apathy | 20 (33%) | 4 (18%) |
Irrelevance and inefficacy | 15 (25%) | 4 (18%) |
Maintaining habits | 8 (13%) | 8 (36%) |