Weekly amount of physical activity in Wales 2020, by gender
Regular physical activity is associated with decreased mortality and lower morbidity from several non-communicable diseases. Adults who are physically active report more positive mental and physical health.
The, 2019, UK Chief Medical Officers' Physical Activity Guidelines, recommend that each week, adults should accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity, such as brisk walking or cycling. In addition, physical activity should be spread throughout the week by being active on most days for at least 10 minutes.
Physical activity
The Physical Activity Guidelines also outline the relationship between the level of participation in physical activity during childhood and adulthood, As such, promoting physical activity at school is important for current and future population health.
Current trends
The respondents were asked if over the previous week they walked, completed some moderate physical activity and completed some vigorous physical activity and if so how much time, on average, was spent undertaking these activities each time. Those with the equivalent of 150 minutes or more moderate activity were categorised as ‘active’, whereas those with the equivalent of less than 30 minutes moderate activity the previous week were categorised as ‘inactive’. This statistic displays the percentage of adults in Wales who, as of 2020, reported being active for at least 150 minutes or active less than 30 minutes during the previous week, by gender. 58% of men reported being active at least 150 minutes the previous week, and 30% being inactive.
Physical activity
The Physical Activity Guidelines also outline the relationship between the level of participation in physical activity during childhood and adulthood, As such, promoting physical activity at school is important for current and future population health.
Current trends
The respondents were asked if over the previous week they walked, completed some moderate physical activity and completed some vigorous physical activity and if so how much time, on average, was spent undertaking these activities each time. Those with the equivalent of 150 minutes or more moderate activity were categorised as ‘active’, whereas those with the equivalent of less than 30 minutes moderate activity the previous week were categorised as ‘inactive’. This statistic displays the percentage of adults in Wales who, as of 2020, reported being active for at least 150 minutes or active less than 30 minutes during the previous week, by gender. 58% of men reported being active at least 150 minutes the previous week, and 30% being inactive.
