Middle-Aged Men: Good Intentions

The middle-aged men in the survey could be best described as "high active" at work and "low active" at play, says Cousins.
Men knew about the benefits of excersise. They said they wanted challenge, adventure, and goals, even if a little pain was involved. But work, family, tiredness, and commitments got in the way.
"It's easier to sit around," said one man. Another said society's high speed made him want to slow down in his free time.
Several men were "intenders," say the researchers. For instance, one man had positive, detailed ideas about taking up his old hobby -- horseback riding -- but he said he needed "the adrenaline rush in order to want to do it again."
That's not to say that all men were idle. "The pros of physical activity far outweigh any cons that may arise and actually, I don't say anything -- I just do it," said one active man. "I don't stop myself from doing anything."