Record number of people exercising and playing sport, report suggests

Record number of people exercising and playing sport, report suggests

But experts warned that ‘barriers to getting active are still too high’.The number of adults in England who exercise regularly or take part in s ...

Fewer adults exercising in West Devon

Fewer adults in West Devon met the recommended amount of exercise last year, new figures show – despite a record number of adults across England exercising regularly.

More adults exercising in East Hampshire

More adults in East Hampshire met the recommended amount of exercise last year, new figures show.

Number of fit adults in Britain soars - but three major groups still lag behind

THE number of adults getting fit is at a record high, a report reveals. Its figures show 64 per cent — more than 30 million — hit the NHS exercise target of 2.5 hours per week last year. The number of adults getting fit is at a record highGetty It is up by 2.4 million on 2016 and higher than every year since. Tim Hollingsworth, CEO of Sport England, which compiled the stats, called it a “a major milestone at a time of real social and economic ch…

Active Lives 2023-2024: Sport, recreation and physical activity sector challenges Government to match ambition and demand

The National Sector Partners Group (NSPG) has issued the following response to the Active Lives Adult Survey from Sport England, published today (24 April) The latest Active Lives Adult Survey shows a continued and steady increase in physical activity levels across the country and is a further reminder of the essential role the sport, recreation and physical activity sector plays in supporting the nation’s physical activity levels. However, desp…