Band 8+: Task 1: The chart below gives information about European people of different age groups who went to gyms once a month or more between 1990 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The line graph depicts the percentage of Europeans from four different age groups who visited the gym at least once a month between 1990 and 2010.

Overall, it is evident that the proportion of gym attendees increased across all age groups over the 20-year period. Notably, the 18-24 age group consistently recorded the highest percentage of gym attendance, while the 45 and over group remained the least active, despite gradual improvements over time.

In 1990, approximately 5% of 18-24-year-olds frequented the gym monthly, compared to slightly lower percentages for the 25-34 (8%) and 35-44 (7%) age groups, and only 2% for those aged 45 and above. Following this, the youngest age group experienced the most significant rise in attendance, peaking at around 55% in 2006 before stabilizing just below that figure by 2010.

Looking at the other three age groups, the 25-34 cohort displayed a steady increase, reaching approximately 50% by 2010. Similarly, the 35-44 group showed consistent growth, albeit at a slower rate, rising from 7% in 1990 to about 40% in 2010. In contrast, the 45 and over group exhibited the lowest gym attendance rates. Though participation saw modest growth, it only reached around 21% by 2010, significantly trailing behind the other age groups.