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Factors associated with regular exercise

R M Hurrell1

  • 1Psychology Department, College of New Rochelle, NY 10805, USA.

Perceptual and Motor Skills
|June 1, 1997
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A telephone survey found 62.7% of adults in New York regularly exercise, primarily to stay in shape or maintain health. Lack of time was the main barrier to consistent physical activity.

Area of Science:

  • Health and Fitness
  • Exercise Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Regular physical activity is crucial for overall health and well-being.
  • Previous research suggests lower participation rates in regular exercise among the general population.
  • Understanding factors influencing exercise participation is key for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate exercise participation rates among adults in southern New York State.
  • To identify primary motivations for engaging in regular physical activity.
  • To examine the influence of health and fitness facilities on exercise habits and perceived barriers.

Main Methods:

  • A telephone survey was conducted with 450 adults.
  • Participants resided in southern New York State and had a minimum annual household income of $50,000.

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  • Data collected included exercise frequency, reasons for exercising, facility usage, and barriers to activity.

    • Main Results:

    • 62.7% of respondents reported engaging in regular exercise, contradicting lower national estimates.
    • The primary reasons for exercise were 'staying in shape' (34.9%) and 'keeping healthy' (31.7%).
    • Membership in health clubs was positively associated with regular exercise; lack of time was the most cited impediment.

    Conclusions:

    • A significant majority of the studied adult population engages in regular exercise.
    • Motivations for exercise are predominantly related to physical appearance and health maintenance.
    • Health and fitness facilities may play a role in promoting exercise, but time constraints remain a significant barrier.