Inactive 18-24 year olds

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

In this life stage, inactivity is more prevalent for people with disability and people who speak a language other than English at home.

222,000 people9% of 18-24 year olds

Characteristics

• Lack of motivation
• Reduced free time and busy after having a family
• Feel they would have to sacrifice personal time to exercise
• Consider the cost of gyms and organised sport as a major barrier (particularly relevant for women).