Most UK adults are so unwilling to exercise that not even the threat of an early death is enough to get them off the sofa, a survey suggests.
Only 38% of people questioned by YouGov said they would do more exercise if their life depended on it.
And British Heart Foundation figures show only a third of people manage to do enough exercise to achieve the minimum recommended amount.
Experts warned inactivity is dangerous even in those who are a healthy weight.
Among the 2,100 people surveyed, brisk walking was found to be the favourite way of getting exercise - before dancing, swimming or going to the gym.
However, only 4% said they found exercise fun.
A greater inspiration was exercising to change body shape, particularly among women and young adults.
Almost a third of 18 to 24-year-olds reported they would do more exercise if they saw an unflattering photo of themselves or were told they looked fat.
Other less predictable forms of motivation to work out included fancying someone at the gym.
But only 13% of men and 7% of women said keeping a healthy heart was their main motivator.
Excuses for not exercising were found to be always close at hand - from not having enough time to the one in seven who blame bad weather for not doing enough physical activity.
source: news.bbc.co.uk
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