MODULE 3

Barriers to An Active Lifestyle

Objectives:
A. Student how to solve the common barriers to adapting an active life style.
B. To know the barrier and solution.
C. To know the benefits of an active lifestyle.

The common barrier to change usually occur when a person is between the preparation and action stage. Individuals
in the pre- contemplation and contemplation stage can be motivated to adapt a new behavior by showing the benefits
and providing encouragement that change is postbleach individual has a unique set of barriers. There are no hard
and fast rule for each barrier and they should be dealt on a case- to case basis. However, there are guidelines that
can be used to deal with these barriers.

BARRIER SOLUTION

I do not have the time. Prioritize activities and cut back some time from the non- essential activities to be able to
exercise.

I am always tired. Make a physical activity diary and analyze which part of the day you have more energy and
schedule your work -out around that period.

I do not know how. Read the journal and article on the best practice as well as ask people who have been
successful at adopting the healthy behavior.

I do not have enough money. There are numerous excise regimens that are not expensive such as running and swimming.

The barriers in the preparation stage are common to people who are adopting a healthy behavior for the first time
many people who not tried an active pursuit are anxious , have low self-esteem ,and do not believe to change.it is
important for them to realize that their barrier are perception of the solution ,their attitude toward physical activity lets
them perceive the situation as difficult and full of obstacle the sooner he/she realize that these perception are not
gospel truths the quicker the individual can initiate the healthy behavior.

BARRIER SOLUTION

I am not motivated Create a list of pros and cons of the positive behavior that will
serve as a reminder, focus on changing the behavior instead
of the outcome and write a SMART goal

I lack willpower Identify what trigger the back slide and be conscious when its
implement a reward system

I easy get discouraged Avoid negative self-talk and replace them with encouraging
words