096 PLANNING FOR LATER LIFE


The UK’s most active age group


The nation is living longer, and as average life expectancies increase, new research has revealed that the over 65s are now one of the most physically active age groups in the UK. A survey of more than 7,600 UK adults published by Decathlon in the Decathlon Activity Index 2019, shows that 44% of over 65s take part in sports eight times or more in a typical month. In fact, the next most active


age group still fell within the older cohort – 41% of those 55- 64 years old said they participate in sports or exercise eight times or more in a month. When over 65s were


quizzed on the sports they take part in every month, swimming was overwhelmingly the sport of choice, with 38% of the


Top 10 Sports Over 65s


votes. Exercising in the gym was the second most popular choice (29%), while three out of the top fi ve types of exercise over 65s take part in were outdoor based.


The Decathlon Activity Index tracks rates of participation in sport and other physical activities across the year through a monthly, national survey. • Visit decathlon.co.uk


Take Part In: 1. Swimming 38%


2. Fitness/Gym 29% 3. Cycling 21%


4. Hiking/Trekking 19% 5. Camping 11%


6. Yoga/Pilates 10% 7. Tennis 9% 8. Fishing 6% 9. Running 6%


10. Horse riding 3%


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