Demographics. As a group, women exercise less than men.
In 1 survey,female gender was the single strongest negative predictor of self-rated activity. Women also suffer disproportionately more physical disability than men and report less physical exercise self-efficacy. Additionally, women
seem to experience higher barriers to activity. Reported barriers include spousal care, stress, depression, body image, urinary incontinence, and poverty. Considering their matrix of less activity, greater longevity, and more physical disability