Active 55-64 year olds

While still being classified as active, the people in this life stage are starting to do less activities.

Most of them walk (82%) and do at least one other activity, more likely a sport. Social interaction starts to become important again in this life stage and men trend towards doing another activity as part of a sporting club or association, such as joining a swimming, cycling or running club or group. Households where children have left home, are likely to be more active.

1.2 million people41% of 55-64 year olds

8.3 Average number of sessions per week

2.5 Average number of different activities

Characteristics

• Motivated to improve their physical health or fitness, have fun and engage socially
• Participate in both sport and physical activity
• Regularly look after grandchildren
• Participate via sporting clubs or associations (mostly men).

This group are more likely to participate in sports as long as it meets their social connectedness needs.