Table 1.

Statements on barriers to physical activity and abbreviated designation for use in figures/tables

	Item	Abbreviated designation
1	I haven't any time for physical activity.	Lack of time
2	I am afraid that I will fall or hurt myself during exercise.	Afraid of fall/injury
3	I don't have any company. I would be more active with a partner or in a group.	Lack of company
4	For health reasons, I don't feel I can be more active.	Poor health
5	There are no appropriate sports programmes or leisure facilities for me.	Lack of opportunities
6	I do not have transport to sports programmes or leisure facilities.	Lack of transport
7	I am not interested in physical activity.	Lack of interest