Table 3.
Reasons for performing physical activity, viz., barriers and enablers
| Barriers 1 | N=131 |
|---|---|
| Personal | |
| Age | 4 |
| Work at home | 24 |
| Unwillingness | 67 |
| ‘Feel fit’ | 2 |
| Laziness | 30 |
| Shy | 6 |
| Tired/discomfort | 31 |
| Illness including joint pain and pregnancy | 34 |
| Weakness | 21 |
| Fear of injury | 1 |
| External | |
| Climate | 2 |
| Lack of time/workload/other engagements | 82 |
| Lack of road safety and place for exercise | 5 |
| No company | 4 |
| No knowledge of type of exercise | 1 |
1
Some patients may have given more than one reason as an enabler or barrier