Sport, Recreation & Physical Activity Participation Among NZ Adults

Physical Activity Groups

New Zealand Physical Activity Guidelines state that adults should participate in at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity⁹ on most, if not on all days of the week.

To meet this guideline, participation in at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on five or more days of the week was required. Consequently, this guideline is referred to as the 30 x 5 recommendation.

Adults were categorised into one of three groups

1. 30 x 5 Guideline Met
   Adults who achieved 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on at least five days out of seven.
   
2. Some Activity
   Adults who did not meet the 30 x 5 recommendation but did achieve at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity over seven days.
   
3. Inactive
   Adults who, over seven days, achieved less than 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity in total.

Percentage of Adults in Each Physical Activity Group

9 Moderate intensity physical activity will cause a slight, but noticeable, increase in breathing and heart rate.