<description>&lt;p&gt;The exercise industry is making gains.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;New data shows the industry is defying economic headwinds, with 96% of adults —around 2.67 million people— exercising.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Nearly a million are regularly using structured facilities like gyms and studios, making up 26% of adults – up from 22% in 2024.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Exercise NZ CEO Richard Beddie told Mike Hosking whereas traditional sport is on a decline worldwide, recreational fitness such as the gym, dance, and martial arts are growing. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LISTEN ABOVE&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See &lt;a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener"&gt;omnystudio.com/listener&lt;/a&gt; for privacy information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Newstalk ZB

Richard Beddie: Exercise NZ CEO on the rise in adults working out and the use of structured exercise facilities

MAR 11, 20263 MIN
The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Richard Beddie: Exercise NZ CEO on the rise in adults working out and the use of structured exercise facilities

MAR 11, 20263 MIN

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The exercise industry is making gains.  New data shows the industry is defying economic headwinds, with 96% of adults —around 2.67 million people— exercising.  Nearly a million are regularly using structured facilities like gyms and studios, making up 26% of adults – up from 22% in 2024.  Exercise NZ CEO Richard Beddie told Mike Hosking whereas traditional sport is on a decline worldwide, recreational fitness such as the gym, dance, and martial arts are growing.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.