Barriers to Exercise

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Barriers to Exercise Body Mass Index Calculator

Barriers to Activity Assessment

Directions: Listed below are reasons that people give to describe why they do not get as much physical activity as they think they should.

Please read each statement and indicate how likely you are to say each of the following statements:

How likely are you to say?	Very likely	Somewhat likely	Somewhat unlikely	Very unlikely
1. My day is so busy now, I just don't think I can make the time to include physical activity in my regular schedule.
2. None of my family members or friends like to do anything active, so I don't have a chance to exercise.
3. I'm just too tired after work to get any exercise.
4. I've been thinking about getting more exercise, but I just can't seem to get started.
5. I'm getting older so exercise can be risky.
6. I don't get enough exercise because I have never learned the skills for any sport.
7. I don't have access to jogging trails, swimming pools, bike paths, etc.
How likely are you to say?	Very likely	Somewhat likely	Somewhat unlikely	Very unlikely
8. Physical activity takes too much time away from other commitments—like work, family, etc.
9. I'm embarrassed about how I will look when I exercise with others.
10. I don't get enough sleep as it is. I just couldn't get up early or stay up late to get some exercise.
11. It's easier for me to find excuses not to exercise than to go out and do something.
12. I know of too many people who have hurt themselves by overdoing it with exercise.
13. I really can't see learning a new sport at my age.
14. It's just too expensive. You have to take a class or join a club or buy the right equipment.
How likely are you to say?	Very likely	Somewhat likely	Somewhat unlikely	Very unlikely
15. My free times during the day are too short to include exercise.
16. My usual social activities with family or friends do not include physical activity.
17. I'm too tired during the week and I need the weekend to catch up on my rest.
18. I want to get more exercise, but I just can't seem to make myself stick to anything.
19. I'm afraid I might injure myself or have a heart attack.
20. I'm not good enough at any physical activity to make it fun.
21. If we had exercise facilities and showers at work or close by, then I would be more likely to exercise.