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<p>Britons are being put off exercising regularly by the high cost of gyms and leisure centres, research suggests.</p>
<p>A third of people of all ages think they are too expensive, rising to 42% for 18 to 24-year-olds. This compares to 19% of those aged over 55 who do not exercise because of the cost.</p>
<p>The survey of more than 2,000 people, carried out for the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), also shows 18% blame the British weather for their lack of activity.</p>
<p>Time pressures caused by work and family commitments are another main reason why people do not exercise, with 36% mentioning it.</p>
<p>Students said they did not have enough time, with two-fifths blaming busy lifestyles for not getting active.</p>
<p>The laziest group, however, appeared to be the 18 to 24-year-olds, with a third saying they just could not be bothered to exercise.</p>
<p>Experts at the WCRF are worried the public are ignoring the health benefits of exercise, including the evidence that it reduces the risk of cancer.</p>
<p>Deputy head of science Rachel Thompson said: &#8220;It is a concern that so many people feel that financial cost is stopping them being more physically active.&#8221;</p>
<p>She suggests other ways of exercising should be considered by those who cannot afford to join gyms or use leisure centres. &#8220;People can take up brisk walking or running, or start playing a sport that they enjoy. Even hobbies such as dancing or gardening can count.&#8221;</p>
<p>Dr Thompson believes the positive effects of exercise should not be ignored. &#8220;Scientists estimate that about 10,000 cases of breast and bowel cancer could be prevented every year in the UK if we all did regular moderate physical activity.&#8221;</p>
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