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RST Profile: Waikato

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
42.0
Walking
78.7
Fishing
40.3
Gardening
63.3
Gardening
39.4
Swimming
38.6
Swimming
29.7
Equipment-based exercise
28.2
Cycling
28.7
Dance
24.8
Equipment-based exercise
27.6
Cycling
18.5
Golf
21.6
Fishing
13.0
Jogging/Running
16.6
Aerobics
12.7
Touch
15.0
Exercise (Other)5
11.1
Dance
14.8
Jogging/Running
10.5
  • 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 aerobics and exercise (other), while golf and touch were uniquely popular among men.

5 Exercise (Other) includes all exercises conducted at home or at the gym, but excludes activities such as aerobics, yoga, pilates, callisthenics or equipment-based exercise.