The Top Support Needed to Continue Exercising is 'Guidance from Experts/Instructors'. What are the Reasons for Not Continuing Despite Having Experience and Motivation?
A report investigating the psychology of women who cannot continue exercising and the importance of expert guidance.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: March 30, 2026 at 18:00
- 🔍 Collected: March 30, 2026 at 22:56 (4h 56m after Published)
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: April 16, 2026 at 09:34 (394h 38m after Collected)
■Approximately Half of Women Who Don't Exercise Respond 'I Thought About Starting' or 'I Used to Do It'
Many people likely relate to the feeling of knowing they should exercise but struggling to get started, or having started once only to stop without realizing it.
While everyone knows that exercise is important for health, it's not easy to make it a habit. So, what are the reasons behind not being able to start or continue exercising?
Therefore, in collaboration with the machine-based Pilates studio 'the SILK', we conducted a survey targeting 182 women who responded in a preliminary survey that they 'are not currently exercising regularly' about the 'reasons for not being able to start or continue exercising'.
*When quoting the content of this press release, please take the following actions:
・Indicate that the source is 'a survey conducted by NEXER Inc. and the SILK'.
・Set a link to the SILK (https://the-silk.co.jp/).
・Set a link to the relevant article (https://the-silk.co.jp/welness-column/sport-support).
Survey Overview: 'Survey on Reasons for Not Being Able to Start or Continue Exercising'
Survey Method: Internet-based questionnaire
Survey Period: February 18, 2026 - March 5, 2026
Survey Target: Women who responded in a preliminary survey that they 'are not currently exercising regularly'.
Valid Responses: 182 samples
Questions:
Question 1: Have you ever thought about starting to exercise, or have you exercised in the past?
Question 2: Please tell us the reasons why you couldn't start exercising.
Question 3: Please tell us the reasons why you couldn't continue exercising.
Question 4: Do you think there is any support needed to start or continue exercising?
Question 5: What kind of support do you think would make it easier to continue exercising? Please choose only one that you think is most effective.
Question 6: Please tell us why you think that is the most effective.
FAQ
What was the main finding of the survey regarding support for continuing exercise?
The top support needed to continue exercising was identified as 'guidance from experts/instructors'.
Who was surveyed in this study?
The survey targeted 182 women who responded in a preliminary survey that they are not currently exercising regularly.
What is the name of the Pilates studio that collaborated on this survey?
The Pilates studio that collaborated on this survey is 'the SILK'.
What are some common reasons why people, especially women, find it difficult to start or continue exercising?
While the full reasons are detailed in the survey results (not fully provided here), common themes often include lack of motivation, time constraints, cost, and not knowing where to start or how to progress effectively. The survey specifically aims to uncover these reasons and identify needed support.
Why is expert guidance considered important for continuing exercise?
Expert guidance can provide personalized plans, correct form, offer motivation, ensure safety, and adapt routines as fitness levels improve, addressing many common barriers to consistent exercise.
When was the survey conducted?
The survey was conducted from February 18, 2026, to March 5, 2026.
What is the website for the SILK Pilates studio?
The website for the SILK Pilates studio is https://the-silk.co.jp/