A life of facts

What we spent on private health and fitness clubs and

home fitness equipment

1991-96 pounds m

1991 572

1992 577

1993 596

1994 640

1995 711

1996 780

Participation in sport and exercise, November 1996

I play sport or exercise at least once a week

because I enjoy it 22%

I play sport or exercise at least once a week because I think I ought to for my health/fitness 7%

I play sport or exercise occasionally

because I enjoy it 11%

I play sport or exercise occasionally

because I think I should for my health/fitness 6%

I think I get enough exercise in my everyday lifestyle

(at work or at home) and don't need to do any more 34%

I get little or no exercise 18%

Source: BMRB/Mintel