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. 2007 Mar 15;4(2):A24.

Table 2.

Motivators and Barriers to Physical Activity, Lower Rio Grande Valley Focus Group Study, Texas, 2005–2006

Motivators Barriers

  • Sense of physical and mental well-being

  • Family support

  • Staying healthy to take care of the family

  • Lack of time

  • Physical pain

  • Depression

  • Lack of motivation

  • Being overweight

  • Unleashed dogs

  • Unsafe neighborhood

  • Lack of sidewalks

  • Lack of physical activity facilities

  • Lack of transportation

  • Cost