People give many reasons for not taking up exercise:

• lack of time due to work or family commitments,
• cost of equipment or gym membership,
• lack of facilities nearby,
• personal safety when exercising outdoors alone,
• poor weather or night-time lighting.

However, there are ways to get round all of these potential barriers. For example, by getting off the bus to school or work one or two stops earlier than usual, which is free and requires no special equipment or facilities.