Age

Note. Pp=percentage-point

Selected differences of significance:

Participation (past week):

• Active on 3+ days = 68% [16-34-year-olds] vs. 66% [35-54-year-olds] vs. 55% [55+-year-olds]
• Walking for leisure = 49% vs. 62% vs. 68%
• Gym, fitness or exercise class away from home = 34% vs. 24% vs. 10%
• Running or jogging = 28% vs. 24% vs. 8% 

Volunteering:

• Currently volunteering in sport / physical activity = 29% vs. 15% vs. 9%
• Likely to volunteer in the next 12 months = 57% vs. 39% vs. 21%

Motivation:

• Exercise to manage mental health = 68% vs. 64% vs. 55%
• Motivation: To get out the house = 48% vs. 53% vs. 62%
• Motivation: To feel confident = 55% vs. 49% vs. 35% 
• Motivation: To develop my skills = 32% vs. 21% vs. 14% 

Confidence:

• I have the ability to be active = 84% vs. 79% vs. 63%

Opportunities and Resources:

• I don’t have enough time to be physically active due to other commitments = 36% vs. 33% vs. 16% 
• I feel that the sport / PA facilities in my area are affordable = 48% vs. 44% vs. 36%
• I feel that the sport / PA facilities in my area are of high quality = 53% vs. 47% vs. 39% 

The Experience:

• I find exercise enjoyable and satisfying = 67% vs. 66% vs. 54%

Cost-of-living:

• No impact on my physical activity choices = 15% vs. 18% vs. 32%
• Cost-of-living has had a negative impact on ability to be active = 45% vs. 46% vs. 31%
• Doing less sport and activity due to changes in the cost of living = 36% vs. 36% vs. 21%

Changes of significance since Autumn ‘24:

16-34-year-olds:

• I don’t have enough time to be physically active due to other commitments = 36% (-10pp)

35-54-year-olds:

• Gym, fitness or exercise class away from home (past week): 24% (+8pp)
• Currently volunteering in sport / physical activity = 15% (-9pp)
• I don’t have enough time to be physically active due to other commitments = 33% (-9pp)

55+-year-olds:

• No changes of significance

Changes of significance since Winter ‘24:

16-34-year-olds:

• Gym, fitness or exercise class away from home (past week) = 34% (+11pp)
• I have the confidence to be physically active = 69% (+8pp)
• I don’t have enough time to be physically active due to other commitments = 36% (-16pp)
• I do not enjoy taking part in physical activity on my own = 27% (-8pp)

35-54-year-olds:

• Active on 0 days = 10% (-9pp)
• Active on 3+ days = 66% (+15pp)
• I feel it is important to exercise regularly = 72% (+8pp)
• Exercise to manage physical health = 63% (+14pp)
• I have the confidence to be physically active = 68% (+8pp)
• I don’t have enough time to be physically active due to other commitments = 33% (-8pp)
• I feel that the sport / PA facilities in my area are affordable = 44% (+8pp)
• I am able to get to the local sport and PA facilities that appeal to me = 62% (+8pp)
• I feel that the sport / PA facilities in my area are of high quality = 47% (+8pp)
• Doing less sport and activity due to changes in the cost of living = 36% (-8pp)

55+-year-olds:

• Active on 3+ days = 55% (+11pp)
• Exercise to manage physical health = 62% (+9pp)
• Exercise to manage mental health = 55% (+8pp)
• No impact on my PA choices = 32% (-10pp)