{"id":22893,"date":"2026-01-30T10:08:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T10:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukactive.com\/?p=22893"},"modified":"2026-06-02T11:19:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T10:19:01","slug":"gen-z-loves-to-lift-but-one-in-three-brits-do-no-strength-exercise-at-all-sparking-national-health-warning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukactive.com\/cy\/news\/gen-z-loves-to-lift-but-one-in-three-brits-do-no-strength-exercise-at-all-sparking-national-health-warning\/","title":{"rendered":"Gen Z loves to lift but one in three Brits do no strength exercise at all, sparking national health warning"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Three-quarters (75%) of people in Gen Z strength train twice or more a week\u00a0\u2013 more than any other generation<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">43% of Brits\u00a0failing to meet\u00a0the Chief\u00a0Medical\u00a0Officer\u2019s guidelines\u00a0of two or more\u00a0strength-based\u00a0activities\u00a0a week\u00a0and\u00a032%\u00a0fail to\u00a0do any\u00a0at all<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Older\u00a0adults\u00a0say\u00a0building\u00a0strength\u00a0is their\u00a0main\u00a0reason for joining\u00a0the gym<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Report from ukactive and Les Mills lifts the lid on the nation\u2019s strength, polling over 4,000 adults.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nearly half of UK adults (43%) are failing to meet the Chief Medical Officer\u2019s (CMO) strength guidelines and one in three (32%) do no activity to strengthen their muscles at all, according to a new report from ukactive and Les Mills.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">National\u00a0guidelines*\u00a0from the CMO\u00a0state that all adults should do muscle-strengthening activities for all major muscle groups at least two days a week \u2013 from strength or resistance training to everyday activities such as heavy gardening or carrying heavy shopping.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strength-based activities are essential for supporting flexibility, balance, and coordination,\u00a0and evidence shows it can help an individual&#8217;s ability to perform daily tasks, protecting against injuries and reducing risks of frailty and falls.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The report,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u2018Shaping a\u00a0New\u00a0Era of\u00a0Strength\u00a0Training\u2019,\u00a0from\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ukactive, the UK\u2019s trade body for the physical activity sector, and global fitness firm Les Mills\u00a0\u2013\u00a0with\u00a0consumer insight from\u00a0Active Insights\u00a0\u2013\u00a0reveals\u00a0the views and experiences across generations,\u00a0identifying\u00a0a critical\u00a0opportunity to\u00a0improve\u00a0the nation\u2019s health.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The findings show that when asked if they are aware of the CMO guidelines, three-quarters (73%) of adults admit to being unaware of the amount of strength exercises they should be doing each week.\u00a0Awareness was lowest among Baby Boomers at just 9% and the Silent Generation at just 7%.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Even\u00a0among those who claim they do know the guidelines, less than two fifths (38%) of adults correctly said a minimum of two days of strength-building activities a week.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Other key findings:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">11% of UK adults only do half the minimum required\u00a0strength-building activities,\u00a0just once a week.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Three-quarters (75%)\u00a0of\u00a0those in\u00a0Generation\u00a0Z\u00a0(aged\u00a016\u00a0to\u00a028)\u00a0take\u00a0part in strength training\u00a0twice\u00a0or more a week,\u00a0with\u00a0Millennials\u00a0(aged 29 to 44)\u00a0following\u00a0closely behind\u00a0(74%).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Over half (55%) of those in Gen X (aged 45 to 60) are meeting or exceeding the CMO\u2019s strength guidelines each week, and over a third (34%) of Baby Boomers (aged 61 to 79).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">While Gen Z leads the way in participation in strength-based activity\u00a0among the general population, the research\u00a0does reveal\u00a0a\u00a0growing awareness of its importance**\u00a0among older\u00a0adults\u00a0who decide to join\u00a0a\u00a0gym.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Researchers found that among gym users,\u00a082% of Gen Z respondents say strength training\u00a0was\u00a0an important factor\u00a0for joining the gym,\u00a0but this grows\u00a0to 86% among Millennials, 84% for Gen X, and reaches its highest level among Baby Boomers, with 90%.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The\u00a0report recommends that the Government makes strength training a core part of the physical activity campaign that it committed to within the NHS 10 Year Plan, helping to prevent health issues, hospital\u00a0admissions\u00a0and workplace absence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Falls alone\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/arc-gm.nihr.ac.uk\/media\/Resources\/ARC\/Healthy%20Ageing\/Fall%20Event%20Jan%2022\/report.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">cost<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0the NHS more than \u00a32.3bn a year and musculoskeletal\u00a0(MSK)\u00a0issues such as back pain and osteoporosis represent the third largest area of NHS spending,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/musculoskeletal-health-applying-all-our-health\/musculoskeletal-health-applying-all-our-health\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">costing<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0around \u00a35bn a year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ukactive is calling on the Government to acknowledge the importance of strength training in the nation\u2019s health and wellbeing and support fitness and leisure facilities to\u00a0reach more people.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other recommendations in the report include\u00a0better promotion of strength training and Clinical Exercise Physiologists by the NHS;\u00a0establishing\u00a0national partnerships between the fitness sector and experts in the third sector such as Age UK and Women in Sport; and\u00a0continuing to improve the support\u00a0available\u00a0within fitness and leisure facilities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">January is commonly one of the busiest months for gyms,\u00a0swimming\u00a0pools and leisure\u00a0centres,\u00a0and\u00a0year-round demand is\u00a0also\u00a0growing.\u00a0The\u00a0number of\u00a0members of health and fitness club\u00a0in the UK\u00a0has\u00a0reached\u00a0a\u00a0record\u00a011.5 million people according to\u00a0the\u00a0UK\u00a0Health &amp; Fitness Market\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Report\u00a02025<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sport England\u2019s Moving Communities\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportengland.org\/news-and-inspiration\/public-leisure-centres-helping-tackle-inequalities\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">report<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0showed<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0that participation in gym activities in 2024\/2025 had increased by 13% compared to the previous year \u2013\u00a0representing\u00a0the second-largest increase in the number of visits by activity type.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In December,\u00a0ukactive and Les Mills\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ukactive.com\/news\/report-warns-of-weight-loss-jabs-impact-on-muscle-mass-as-authors-call-for-strength-training-support-for-all-users\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">published<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0a review of academic research\u00a0on the impact of weight-loss medications on\u00a0lean body mass, highlighting the health issues caused by the\u00a0subsequent\u00a0loss of muscle and strength.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Huw Edwards,\u00a0CEO of ukactive, said:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cWith a third of the population doing no strength exercises at all, it\u2019s clear the UK is sleepwalking into another health crisis. This report makes a powerful case for the nation to rethink its relationship with physical strength so people can reap the benefits for their health.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">&#8220;The Government should seize this opportunity to help more people access strength training by promoting the work of our sector, which will reduce pressure on the NHS and improve the health of the workforce too. Strength training is one of the best tools we have to help people live healthier, happier, more independent lives.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cGyms, swimming pools and leisure\u00a0centres\u00a0are\u00a0supporting\u00a0people of all ages to grow stronger and more confident in their health,\u00a0but this report shows there are many more to reach.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Martin Franklin, CEO of Les Mills UK, said:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThese new findings spotlight the opportunity for strength training to transform the health of the entire nation. There is room for improvement in every age group for achieving the CMO guidelines, so gyms and leisure\u00a0centres\u00a0are perfectly placed to help people of all ages build strength into their lifestyles.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cLes Mills has been helping people become stronger since 1968, and\u00a0we\u2019ve\u00a0learned that the best workout is the one you\u00a0actually do. Making training motivating, inclusive, and most of all fun is the key to inspiring people to embrace healthy habits and reap the rewards of an active lifestyle.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIt\u2019s\u00a0a magical transformation that we\u00a0witness\u00a0every day in gyms and leisure\u00a0centres\u00a0across the country, driven by dedicated fitness professionals determined to make a difference. Now\u2019s the time to support them so we can scale this impact and make strength accessible for all.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To read the\u00a0report,\u00a0click <a href=\"https:\/\/ukactive.com\/resources\/shaping-a-new-era-of-strength-training\/\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">* The Chief Medical Officer recommends that adults should do activities to develop or\u00a0maintain\u00a0strength in the major muscle groups. These could include heavy gardening, carrying heavy shopping, or resistance exercise. Muscle strengthening activities should be\u00a0done on\u00a0at least two days a week, but any strengthening activity is better than none.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">**The question asked to respondents was: &#8220;How important or unimportant were the following factors in your decision to take out membership?&#8221;.\u00a0Responses \/ percentages shown are the proportion of individuals who selected \u2018To improve \/ maintain my physical strength and fitness\u2019 as being quite important and\/or very important.\u00a0Segmentation of this answer provided breakdowns by generational age groups. This question was asked to 7,526 individuals across 11 quarterly waves from September 2022 to September 2025.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:278}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Three-quarters (75%) of people in Gen Z strength train twice or more a week\u00a0\u2013 more than any other generation\u00a0 43% of Brits\u00a0failing to meet\u00a0the Chief\u00a0Medical\u00a0Officer\u2019s guidelines\u00a0of two or more\u00a0strength-based\u00a0activities\u00a0a week\u00a0and\u00a032%\u00a0fail 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