^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.
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