NEW ASICS STATE OF MIND INDEX PROVES POSITIVE IMPACT OF MOVEMENT ON UK’S MENTAL HEALTH
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KOBE, Japan, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/--
- Global ASICS study demonstrates the positive link between movement and mental
health, but highlights worrying impact of “Exercise Generation Gap” with Baby
Boomers exercising 104 minutes more a week than Gen Z
- The research also proves that just 15:09 minutes of exercise is all it can
take to begin experiencing a positive mental uplift, showing the big impact a
small amount of movement can have
ASICS is today announcing the results of its inaugural Global State of Mind
Index, which proves a direct positive link between exercise and mental health,
but uncovers the worrying potential impact of lower levels of activity in
younger generations.
The first of its kind global study of 37,000 people, which included over 2,000
people from the UK, finds that people who move the most have a higher State of
Mind score. Active individuals[1] have an average State of Mind score of
68/100, in relation to just 56/100 for those that are inactive[2].
In the UK, Baby Boomers (aged 57+) were the most active, with 64% exercising
regularly, and feeling the most mental uplift as a result, recording the
highest State of Mind score (68/100). In contrast, Gen Z (aged 18-24) were the
most inactive, with only 43% exercising regularly, and had the lowest State of
Mind score (55/100).
The research also highlighted the dramatic difference in levels of physical
activity between the opposing generations, finding that Baby Boomers were
active on average for an extra 104 minutes per week when compared to the
younger age group.
When looking at the reasons behind the dramatic difference in activity levels,
almost three-quarters (72%) of Baby Boomers admitted to exercising specifically
for their mental wellbeing, whilst over half (56%) of the Gen Z group admitted
that they were too ‘time poor’, citing work and social commitment as the
reasons for their lack of exercise.
The State of Mind study also interestingly found that while the global
population perceive 30 minutes as the minimum amount of exercise required to
experience the uplifting impact of movement, new ASICS’ research proves that
just 15 minutes and 9 seconds of movement is all it can take to begin feeling
the mood-boosting effects.
Dr Brendon Stubbs, a leading exercise and mental health researcher from King’s
College London who led the study, said: “There is a common perception that you
need to move for a long time to experience the uplifting benefit. However, our
new research proves this is not the case – just over 15 minutes of movement is
actually all it can take to experience the positive impact. Coinciding with the
State of Mind Index, which demonstrates the positive link between movement and
mental health on a global scale like never before, we hope it will be inspiring
for many to see the impact that such a small amount of movement can have.”
Karen Guttridge, a 60-year-old ASICS FrontRunner, added: “Staying active as I
age gives me the best chance of combatting degenerative illness and staying
mobile and independent. Plus, it’s the best mood booster I know. Exercise is
now less about the competitive element and has more of a fun focus;
participation is more important than pace.”
Inspired by the 15:09 finding, ASICS now aims to get the world moving through
its 15:09 Uplift Ambassadors – ASICS’ latest athlete signings with a
difference. The club’s founding members – including retired US runner Deena
Kastor, Japan’s former volleyball international Yuki Mori and Olympic marathon
winner Mizuki Noguchi, Italy’s Olympic marathon champion Stefano Baldini, and
the UK’s former 10,000 world champion Liz McColgan – are a celebration of the
uplifted older generation’s approach to movement and exercise, as revealed by
the State of Mind Index study results.
Gary Raucher, Executive Vice President, ASICS EMEA said: “At ASICS, it has long
been our belief that sport has the power to uplift both an individual and the
world like nothing else. While the results of our global State of Mind Index
prove just how intrinsic the link between regular movement and positive mental
health is, they also show the potential impact a small amount of movement could
have in raising the world’s collective State of Mind score.”
To find out more visit https://www.asics.com/geo/mk/smsb-state-of-mind-index
NOTES FOR EDITOR
About the ASICS State of Mind Index
The State of Mind Index is a first-of-its-kind study conducted by ASICS which
looks at the relationship between State of Mind and exercise around the world.
The State of Mind Index is a score out of 100, calculated based on the
accumulative mean scores across ten cognitive and emotional traits – including
positivity, content, relaxed, focused and composed. Conducted by Edelman Data &
Insights, the study was carried out among a total sample size of 37,000
respondents across 16 countries globally – nationally representative by age,
gender and region in each market. The countries included in the study are
Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Netherlands,
Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, UAE, UK & USA. Generational breakdown
included in the study was as follows:
- UK sample of 2,447 respondents
- Boomers & Silent (older generation) - 57+
- Gen X - 41-56
- Millenials - 24-40
- Gen Z
- 18-24
[1] Doing more than 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per week
[2] Doing less than 30 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per week
Additional research:
Additional UK-specific research was carried out by One Poll between 4th – 8th
April 2022 with a sample of 2,000 respondents aged 18-65+
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