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EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 3 MIN

Richard Beddie: Exercise NZ CEO on the rise in adults working out and the use of structured exercise facilities

from The Mike Hosking Breakfast · host Newstalk ZB

The exercise industry is making gains.  New data shows the industry is defying economic headwinds, with 96% of adults —around 2.67 million people— exercising.  Nearly a million are regularly using structured facilities like gyms and studios, making up 26% of adults – up from 22% in 2024.  Exercise NZ CEO Richard Beddie told Mike Hosking whereas traditional sport is on a decline worldwide, recreational fitness such as the gym, dance, and martial arts are growing.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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