The line graph illustrates the proportion of Europeans in four different age groups who attended gyms at least once a month between 1990 and 2010.
Overall, the percentage of gym-goers increased for all age groups over the two decades. The youngest group, 18-24, consistently had the highest participation rates, while the oldest group, 45 and over, remained the least active.
In 1990, the 18-24 age group started with around 15% participation, followed closely by the 25-34 age group at approximately 12%. Over the years, the participation rate of the 18-24 age group rose steadily, peaking at 65% in 2010. Similarly, the 25-34 group experienced significant growth, increasing from about 12% in 1990 to nearly 50% by the end of the period.
The participation rate for the 35-44 group was comparatively low in 1990, at around 5%, but it gradually climbed to just over 30% by 2010. The 45-and-over group had the lowest rate of gym attendance throughout the period, starting at only 2% in 1990. Despite showing slight growth, this group still reached just under 10% in 2010.