Health German Fitness and Physical Exercise
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HealthGerman Fitness and Physical Exercise
Anthea Rokop
Trends• An experiment determined that those who had a higher level
of education were more likely to be physically active.• Physical exercise is more prevalent among men than women.• There has been an increase in the promotion of physical
exercise over the past 10 years.• There has been a reduction in cardiovascular diseases and
overall mortality.• Physical exercise is aimed to improve quality of life and
decrease chances of health complications.
An association (WFF) that promotes fitness in Germany.
The Growth of German Fitness• 2nd largest industry in Europe• Continuous growth over the past 10 years• Overall membership to fitness clubs has increased over 155%
from 1992 to 2002• The number of clubs also increased 36.8% between 1992 and
2002• Reflects the increasing professionalism of clubs and their
operations and the rising awareness of health of Germany.
Health club in Frankfurt.
The Change• Introducing women to the market through fitness chains such
as “Mrs. Sporty.”• People of all ages are beginning to join clubs.• Variety of clubs from high end independent clubs to Feng Shui
designed clubs.• Waves of affordable chains are hitting Germany.• The idea of a healthier, more active lifestyle including diets
and physical exercise has spread across Germany
Women exercising at a health club known as “Mrs. Sporty.”
Question Time!1. How much has the membership to fitness clubs grown
between the years 1992 and 2002?a. 2%b. 155%c. 3,000%
2. What is the fitness chain aimed for women in Germany?a. Fitness for Womenb. Women’s Gymc. Mrs. Sporty
Answers
1. B2. C
Sources• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3298833/• http://www.innovations-report.com/html/reports/studies/report-19084.html• http://www.dw.de/germanys-fitness-market-is-booming/a-2116773-1