The line graph illustrates the percentage of Europeans from four age groups who regularly attended the gym between 1990 and 2010.
Overall, all age groups experienced an upward trend in gym attendance over the 20-year period. Younger age groups, particularly those aged 18-24, consistently showed higher participation rates compared to older groups, while the over-45 group remained the least active.
For the younger age groups, gym attendance among individuals aged 18-24 started at around 8% in 1990. This figure rose significantly to nearly 60% by 2006, making it the most active group throughout the period. Although participation briefly dropped to 50% by 2008, it quickly rebounded to its previous peak of 60% in 2010.
Meanwhile, the 25-34 age group, which started at 10% in 1990, surpassed the 18-24 group in 1998 with a figure of nearly 20%. From that point onward, it steadily increased, reaching approximately 40% by the end of the period. This indicates a consistent rise in gym engagement among this demographic.
The older age groups showed slower but steady growth over the same period. Gym attendance for the 35-44 age group started at just 5% in 1990, but it gradually increased to 40% in 2010, representing an eightfold rise. Similarly, the 45-and-over age group showed modest growth, starting at 4% in 1990 and rising to approximately 22% by 2010. Despite this improvement, older individuals consistently lagged behind their younger counterparts in gym participation.