Health German Fitness and Physical Exercise

1. HealthGerman Fitness and Physical Exercise AntheaRokop

2. 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.

3. An association (WFF) that promotes fitness in Germany.

4. 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.

5. Health club in Frankfurt.

6. 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 FengShui 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

7. Women exercising at a health club known as “Mrs. Sporty.”

8. Question Time! • How much has the membership to fitness clubs grown between the years 1992 and 2002? • 2% • 155% • 3,000% • What is the fitness chain aimed for women in Germany? • Fitness for Women b. Women’s Gym c. Mrs. Sporty

9. Answers • B 2. C

10. 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