Associations between physical activity participation and different types of sports consumption expenditures among older adults: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As populations age, promoting physical activity among older adults becomes increasingly critical for healthy aging. Sport consumption, covering spending on products, services, and rehabilitation, may play a key role in shaping exercise behaviors, but its influence remains underexamined.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey of 395 older adults in Wuhan, China measured expenditures in three sport consumption categories and analyzed their associations with exercise frequency, duration, and perceived intensity. Socioeconomic variables were also considered.

Results

Greater sport consumption was significantly associated with higher levels of physical activity. Among respondents, 49.4% exercised 3-7 times per week, and 51.9% reported high-intensity activity. Those spe

SUBMITTER: Zhou C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12753444 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature