Reports show that record numbers of the British are going to the gym, as many Gen Zers’s desire to communicate while communicating with drinking in the pub, leading to an unprecedented increase in membership, according to a report.
All over, 11.5 million people between the ages of 16 or more – now belong to the UK Gymnastics Hall, an increase of 1.6 million in 2022. This means that one out of every six people has brought out membership.
The younger adults are the main demographic behind the boom, according to the author of the report, UKACTIVE, the commercial body that represents most of the fitness operators in Britain.
Growth is particularly evident between the Z generation – the people born between 1997 and 2012, between the ages of 13 and 28 – who already have a healthy reputation at all.
“[This] Ho Edwards, CEO of UKACTIVE, said it is an important moment because it shows that more people make a conscious decision to obtain their activity in order to improve their mental health and are often their mental health.
“We are witnessing a strong demand between all age groups and increasing the popularity of General Z, where health and fitness clubs suffer from increased demand for services such as group exercise, strength training and heart exercises.
“Young people see health and fitness as part of their identity and not negotiable when it comes to their personal priorities. Many tell us that they prefer to go to the gym instead of traditional social communication places such as the bar.
“With the right support, this generation can become the most clear ever.”
The results of the previous reports conducted by Sport England and their “moving” research in physical activity are that increasing numbers of teenagers participate in fitness activities.
The “Generations” shift in visiting the gym in recent years, the report, which is the first in -depth analysis of the membership of health and fitness clubs throughout the United Kingdom.
“Young generations show higher levels of physical activity and membership of the gym, which indicates a shift in societal priorities towards health and well -being, which indicates that for younger youth, the membership of the gym is necessary.”
The report adds that the elderly are the most likely to avoid joining because they believe that they do not need to “note that the positive transformation of the mentality towards fitness is more prevalent among the younger age groups.”
The results seem to decorate the reputation of Gen Z as suffering from more healthy habits and lifestyles than previous generations.
“The younger generation is also the most healthy generation because they drink alcohol less than their ancestors and realize much more than they eat, as it is clear from the increase in vegetarian, the presence of low -sugar ears and the consumption of computerized dough bread,” said David Minton, founder of the Leisure database, a company specializing in the fitness market analysis.
Menton suggested that young people may go for reasons that are not related to their health. “Gen Z also goes to the gym in order to meet a romantic partner and increase their network of their friends because, while spending a lot of time on social media, the gym offers a personal experience instead of a virtual experience.
“For them, the gym is revolving around the social component. It is not about losing weight, because most of them do not need it.”
The value of the UK health and fitness market grew to 5.7 billion pounds by last year, while the number of clubs reached 5,607, which witnessed 616 million visits between them.
The report says that the increase in low -cost gyms and those that provide access to the payment at the snake has helped increase the participation.
When members of the gym were asked about what led them to join, 83 % were martyred by improving their physical strength and fitness and 76 % said to enhance their mental well -being, including anxiety and depression. But 75 % wanted to improve their confidence and appearance, and 68 % for sleeping better.
The percentage of people in the United Kingdom belonging to the gym increased to 16.9 %, one of the highest numbers in Europe.
