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Sport, Recreation & Physical Activity Participation Among NZ Adults

The Number of Days Adults Achieved 30 Minutes of Physical Activity

The Number of Days Adults Achieved at Least 30 Minutes a Day of Moderate Intensity Physical Activity

Number of Days %
0
14.8
1
8.5
2
9.2
3
9.6
4
9.8
5
12.7
6
13.8
7
21.7
  • Nearly half (48.2%) of all adults achieved 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on at least five days a week.
  • Almost one-fifth of all adults were close to meeting the 30 x 5 recommendation; they just needed to do an additional 30 minutes on one or two more days a week.
  • Fifteen percent of adults did not engage in 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on any day of the week.