Table 2 Barriers to and facilitators of physical activity for active and inactive participants
Active (n = 6) | Inactive (n = 9) | Total (n = 15) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Barriers | |||
Low mood | 3 | 5 | 8 |
Negative perceptions of health and life changes | 0 | 7 | 7 |
Lack of motivation to exercise | 0 | 6 | 6 |
Perceived external obstacles | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Physical restrictions | 1 | 4 | 5 |
Fear of exercise | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Lack of knowledge regarding exercise | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Facilitators | |||
Experiencing the psychological benefits of exercise | 6 | 3 | 9 |
The positive role of others | 4 | 4 | 8 |
Having a reason for exercising | 4 | 2 | 6 |
Using psychological strategies | 3 | 1 | 4 |