Inactive 55-64 year olds

Inactive populations are not playing sport or staying physically active. Their interest in getting more active is low or they often identify significant barriers to getting active.

In this life stage, inactivity is significantly more common for people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin and people with disability.

342,000 people12% of 55-64 year olds

Characteristics

• Often have health related reasons to not participate
• Feel embarrassed by exercising in public (mostly women)
• Find gyms and clubs intimidating
• Say they are inactive due to lack of time and other commitments.