Popular Sport and Recreation Activities By Gender
The 10 Most Popular Sport and Recreation Activities Participated In Over 12 Months By Gender
| Mens Activity |
% |
Womens Activity |
% |
| Walking |
65.8 |
Walking |
77.0 |
| Swimming |
31.8 |
Gardening |
36.6 |
| Fishing |
27.6 |
Swimming |
29.3 |
| Gardening |
26.8 |
Equipment-based exercise |
26.5 |
| Equipment-based exercise |
25.5 |
Pilates/Yoga |
20.9 |
| Golf |
18.0 |
Dance |
19.4 |
| Cycling |
17.8 |
Jogging/Running |
15.8 |
| Jogging/Running |
15.2 |
Aerobics |
13.2 |
| Dance |
15.2 |
Golf |
11.5 |
| Basketball5 |
11.2 |
Fishing |
10.8 |
- Walking was the most popular activity for both men and women.
- Eight of the 10 most popular activities were the same for men and women.
- Activities uniquely popular with women were pilates/yoga and aerobics, while cycling and basketball were uniquely popular among men.