GNW-Adhoc: ASICS study confirms positive connection between sport and women’s mental health. However, it is worrying that more…

^LONDON, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The largest ever

Global study on the gender gap in sport shows:

* The more women exercise, the better they feel. women who

exercise regularly, 52% are happier, 50% are more energetic, 48%

more confident, 67% less stressed and 80% less frustrated.

* But more than half of women don’t exercise as much as she does

would like to, and so miss out on the physical and mental benefits of the

Movement.

* All women face a variety of issues throughout their lives

universal challenges and obstacles faced when playing sports

to drive.

* But men perceive these barriers differently than they do in reality

are.

* What’s encouraging is that all over the world people are actively raising barriers for women

overcome in sport. ASICS highlights their stories and promises to Move

To support Her Mind.

On this year’s International Women’s Day, ASICS presents the results of the

largest study ever conducted on the differences between the

Genders enjoy physical activity that has positive effects

Connection between women’s physical activity and their mental activity

Health confirmed. Women are 52% happier, 50% more energetic,

48% more confident, 67% less stressed and 80% less frustrated when

they do sports.

The independent study led by renowned scientists

Dr. Dee Dlugonski and Professor Brendon Stubbs to more than 25,000 people

conducted, however, revealed that more than half of women worldwide

stops playing sports or gives them up completely, which has a negative impact on their well-being

effects. In response, ASICS recognizes the positive impact of

Individuals and grassroots organizations address barriers for women in sport

break through to support, empower and inspire more women,

to move.

Worryingly, the global study found that more than half of

Women are dissatisfied with their training status. All women experience this over time

obstacles in their lives that prevent them from playing sports

Time pressure (74%) to low self-confidence (35%) to restrictive

environments (44%) or the feeling of not being sporty enough (42%). About it

In addition, almost two-thirds (61%) of mothers cited motherhood as the main reason

that they no longer exercise regularly. This shows which one

Influence of educational tasks and social expectations of children

Gender roles have an impact on women’s activity levels.

Interestingly, men had a different idea of ​​the

Challenges women face than reality. Only 34% of

Gentlemen recognized lack of time as an obstacle to exercising

Women, although three quarters (74%) of women cited this problem.

Instead, men considered body insecurities to be the main problem, with 58%

of men reported this as their main obstacle, compared to 36% of women. From

The five biggest barriers men face to exercise

there is only one (cost) in the list of the most common obstacles,

which are mentioned by women, reflecting the discrepancy between the perception of the

men and the daily reality of women around the world.

Despite this, the study found that more than a third of women

Friends as the most important influencing factors for their sporting activity

and notes that they are more likely to come from women like themselves than from

Celebrities are motivated to exercise. When asked why they play sports

Fortunately, women consistently answered that they would do so for their own purposes

mental (92%) and physical (96%) health and not for aesthetics

would.

The leader of the study, Dr. Dee Dlugonski, Assistant Professor at Sports

Medicine Research Institute of the University of Kentucky, about:?Our study

has shown that the gender movement gap is complex

is a challenge that did not develop overnight. On the question,

However, what could help, the women said it would help them

to move more if movement in all forms is more accessible, inclusive and

would be more recognized and at the same time the gender-specific expectations of the

society would be questioned.

“This also includes putting women and their needs at the center of the process

provide training. From child care and meals for everyone

Activity levels to compatibility with work that is fun,

is affordable, safe, welcoming and judgment-free. All of these solutions are

Although small, they can have a big impact. Our study has thousands of

Individuals and organizations around the world have already discovered this

Drive change.”

This also includes people like Karen Guttridge, who feel like an older woman

had that there were no opportunities for movement on site. So she decided

to start her own running group for women over fifty. Karen, the one at five

Women expected for the first session were overwhelmed, being over seventy

like-minded women showed up. The group is an overwhelming success and

has helped many women move and feel confident

feel. It offers running programs for all training levels and an inviting,

safe and judgment-free space in which women can exchange ideas.

ASICS wants the incredible impact of people like Karen in communities

recognize and celebrate around the world. Today ASICS presents the

notable individuals and organizations who are actively removing barriers to

Reducing women in sport and exercise. In addition to the stories of those who

make a difference, the ASICS Move Her Mind platform contains resources, activities

and tips to help more women exercise more often.

ASICS knows that there are many, many more people and organizations who

make a difference around the world. On the occasion of International Women’s Day

ASICS calls on people to submit their stories and experiences to help us get more

Women can be connected, supported and inspired.

Tomoko Koda, Managing Executive Officer for ASICS, said:?ASICS was created from the

based on the belief that sport and exercise benefit the body and the mind

do well. That’s why we are called ASICS: ‘Anima Sana in Corpore Sano’ or

‘Healthy mind in a healthy body’. Our study has shown that…

Many women are dissatisfied with their exercise habits, but she also has

uncovered the enormous influence that individuals and grassroots organizations have

have to help women move.

“We hope that with Move Her Mind we can help these remarkable people

Can provide a platform to network with others and support them

inspire so that everyone can have a healthy mind in a healthy body

can. It’s time for more women and girls to embrace the positive

experience physical and mental effects of exercise. It is time for

Changes. It’s time to move their minds.”

Visit the Move Her Mind platform and get involved at

http://www.asics.com/us/en-us/mk/move-her-mind

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Notes for editors:

The study was commissioned by ASICS and conducted by Dr. Dee Dlugonski,

Assistant Professor at the Sports Medicine Research Institute, University of

Kentucky, and Associate Professor Brendon Stubbs from King’s College London

directed. Both are renowned researchers in the field of movement and

mental well-being.

The study ran from June to September 2023. There were a total of 26 focus groups

took place around the world and 24,772 people completed the online survey in more

than 40 countries, making the study the largest of its kind. All

Focus groups were led by independent moderators, including leaders

Academics and industry experts.

You can find a photo of this announcement

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