Women's fitness levels 'deteriorating'

24 Nov 07


Up to 80 per cent of women are not doing enough exercise.

The Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF) has released a report titled 'It's Time', which reveals the women's fitness levels are deteriorating. The research shows that more than 80 per cent of women are not doing enough exercise to benefit their health; women aged between 16-24 year olds are half as active as men of the same age group.

Sue Tibballs, WSFF chief executive, said: “We are facing a real crisis in women’s sport and fitness, which will result in increasing obesity levels, physical and mental health issues and social problems.” Women are still concerned with body image and how they look when they exercise. Tibballs added: "Sport and fitness is still seen by some women as unfeminine."

Source: The Women’s Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF)




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