A new report from ukactive reveals how few UK adults do muscle strengthening activities.
Headlines:
- One-third (32%) of UK adults do no muscle strengthening
- Approaching half (43%) fail to meet the CMO guidance of two sessions per weekÂ
- Gen Z (born 1997 to 2012) are the most likely to strength train, with three-quarters (75%) achieving the CMO guidance
- Awareness of CMO guidance was lowest (under 10%) among Baby Boomers (1946 to 1964) and the Silent Generation (1928 to 1945)
Muscle-strengthening activities include strength or resistance training, gardening, and carrying heavy shopping, and are essential for supporting flexibility, balance, and coordination, protecting against injuries and reducing risks of frailty and falls.
The ukactive report can be found at: