reasons for physical inactivity in women

Despite this, physical inactivity is generally more prevalent among girls and women than their male counterparts.

Many factors hinder the participation of women in physical activity and their access to health care:

  -The income of women is often lower than that of men and therefore the costs of access to physical activity facilities may be a barrier.

  -Agreement may be required from senior members of the household who control household resources before a woman can engage in physical   

    activity.

  -Women often have a workload in the home and care-giving roles for other family members which may limit the time available for them to

    engage in physical activity.

  -Women who have limited mobility may be unable to travel to health centers or physical activity facilities.

  -Cultural expectations may restrict the participation of women in certain forms of physical activity.