Table 1.
Varimax Rotated Tetrachoric Factor Loadings for 15 Exercises, U.S. Adults Ages 25 to 60, National Health Interview Survey 1998
| Sport | Fitness | Team | Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking | .598 | –.139 | .349 |
| Running | .603 | .500 | .146 |
| Aerobics | .797 | .027 | –.103 |
| Stretching | .803 | .236 | .209 |
| Weight lifting | .728 | .407 | .040 |
| Cycling | .570 | .171 | .326 |
| Stair climbing | .747 | .107 | .062 |
| Baseball | .126 | .703 | .277 |
| Basketball | .164 | .839 | .101 |
| Volleyball | .207 | .660 | .203 |
| Soccer | .163 | .686 | .165 |
| Football | .101 | .813 | .100 |
| Swimming | .320 | .199 | .525 |
| Tennis | .218 | .282 | .613 |
| Golf | –.014 | .248 | .756 |
Note: Factor loadings >.50 in bold.