Table 3.

Facilitators of and Barriers to PA

Facilitators of PA
Physical	◦Increased health, endurance, energy, and flexibility ◦Build muscle and bone ◦Improve appearance ◦Sleep better ◦Lose weight
Mental	◦Feel good ◦Relaxation ◦Stress reduction ◦Improved mental function and mental health
Positive experience while engaging in PA	◦Alone time ◦Socialization ◦Competition ◦Enjoying the activity
Barriers to PA
Negative experience while engaging in PA	◦Pain ◦Discomfort
Time associated with PA	◦Travel time to PA facilities ◦Time spent at work (and the resulting fatigue) ◦Family commitments taking up time
Lack of opportunity for PA in the community	◦Program closures due to poor attendance ◦Cost of training and retaining instructors ◦Environmental challenges (e.g., road conditions) ◦Lack of transportation