Table 2 Frequency of responses to survey questions regarding the benefits and barriers of physical activity

Physical activity improves my mental health

19

10.6

Physical activity make me feel better in general

29

16.1

Physical activity improve my balance

24

13.3

Physical activity improve my flexibility

26

14.4

Physical activity reduce risk of falling

17

9.4

Physical activity helps me sleep better at night

24

13.3

I will live longer if I were physically active

55

30.6

I have a more positive outlook on life with physical activity

27

15

Physical activity lets me keep in contact with friends

73

40.6

Physical activity is fun for me

65

36.1

Perceived barriers

I fear of falling

67

37.2

I am too sick to be physically active

81

45.0

I have lack of motivation

51

28.3

I am too exhausted to do physical activity

47

26.1

I don’t have anyone to do physical activity with

67

37.2

I don’t have secure environment to be physically active

67

37.2