Sport, Recreation & Physical Activity Participation Among NZ Adults
Physical Activity Levels by Gender and Age
Physical Activity Levels by Gender and Age
|
|
30 x 5 Guideline Met
% |
Some Activity
% |
Inactive
% |
| Total Population |
48.2 |
39.1 |
12.7 |
| Gender |
|
|
|
| Men |
52.3 |
37.0 |
10.8 |
| Women |
44.4 |
41.1 |
14.5 |
| Age |
|
|
|
| 16-24 |
43.6 |
47.3 |
9.1 |
| 25-34 |
50.1 |
38.9 |
11.1 |
| 35-49 |
54.6 |
35.0 |
10.4 |
| 50-64 |
52.0 |
36.4 |
11.5 |
≥65
|
34.2 |
41.8 |
24.0 |
- Nearly half of all adults met the 30 x 5 physical activity guideline the minimum level of physical activity advocated in New Zealand for adults; and
- a higher percentage of men than women met this guideline.
Definitions
- 30 x 5 Guideline Met
Adults who achieved 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on at least five days out of seven.
- 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.
- Inactive
Adults who, over seven days, achieved less than 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity in total.