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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