This statistic displays the barriers to exercise faced by adults in the United Kingdom (UK) according to a survey conducted in 2015. Of respondents 53 percent said they find it more difficult to exercise in the winter/darker months.
Share of barriers to exercise among adults in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2015
Characteristic
Share of respondents
I know I should exercise more but I find it boring/hard work
59%
I sometimes tell myself that I am exercising by doing household chores e.g. hoovering, cleaning
55%
I find it more difficult to exercise in the winter/darker months
53%
I don't always enjoy exercising but I make sure I do it for the health benefits
47%
I'm too tired to exercise
43%
I don't know how much exercise I should be doing
42%
I struggle to find the time to exercise
41%
I'm not too bothered about exercising, as look as I look/feel good
29%
I sometimes exercise purely so I can eat more/because I've overeaten
16%
I really enjoy exercising, it's an important part of my routine
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