AARP Virgin Islands 2006 Health and Fitness A Survey of Members
AARP Virgin Islands 2006 Health and Fitness A Survey of Members
25 percent report they are not currently active; however, 9 percent of them say they intend to become active in the future. 46 percent of the not active have no health condition that prevents them from engaging in physical activities, but 22 percent of the not active do have one or more such conditions. 43% of the not active say they don't like to participate in physical activities alone, and 34 percent say there is no place in their neighborhood to participate in physical activities.
more than half would like AARP Virgin Islands to sponsor nutrition (57%) and physical activity classes (55%) in their communities, and 37% express an interest in AARP-sponsored sports and recreation training. This AARP mail survey of 1,089 Virgin Islands AARP members was conducted from January 20 through February 3, 2006. For more information, contact the report's author, Anita Stowell-Ritter, at 202-434-6205. (44 pages) Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
AARP Virgin Islands 2006 Health and Fitness A Survey of Members
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Report Home The current physical fitness activities of AARP Virgin Islands members and the fitness programs that most appeal to them are examined in this AARP survey designed to determine the best ways to encourage older Virgin Islanders to become more physically active. Of those surveyed... 69 percent are actively involved in physical activity on a weekly basis. 46 percent of the physically active report engaging in activities by themselves and another 20 percent indicate they engage in activities alone as much as with others.25 percent report they are not currently active; however, 9 percent of them say they intend to become active in the future. 46 percent of the not active have no health condition that prevents them from engaging in physical activities, but 22 percent of the not active do have one or more such conditions. 43% of the not active say they don't like to participate in physical activities alone, and 34 percent say there is no place in their neighborhood to participate in physical activities.
more than half would like AARP Virgin Islands to sponsor nutrition (57%) and physical activity classes (55%) in their communities, and 37% express an interest in AARP-sponsored sports and recreation training. This AARP mail survey of 1,089 Virgin Islands AARP members was conducted from January 20 through February 3, 2006. For more information, contact the report's author, Anita Stowell-Ritter, at 202-434-6205. (44 pages) Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures