For the general population, Excessive Cost, Illness/Injury, Lack of Facilities Nearby,
Feeling Uncomfortable/self-conscious, Lack of Skill/knowledge, and Fear of Injury
are the major barriers to maintaining physical activity. Most of these
barriers are specific, or personal to the individual. Only one, Lack of
Facilities Nearby can be attributed to the physical environment. Moderate
barriers are experienced by more than 25% of Canadians.
Which barrier do you experience? Click the appropriate button on the
navigation bar to the left to reveal practical strategies to counter this
excuse.