Number (%) of participants engaging in each leisure time physical activity (with level greater than 5 MET h equivalent) in the previous week*
| Participation in activity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline | 6 months | 12 months | |
| Walking | 116 (66) | 117 (66) | 111 (63) |
| Hobbies† | 63 (36) | 30 (17) | 48 (27) |
| Dancing | 7 (4) | 10 (6) | 11 (6) |
| Gym based‡ | 10 (6) | 115 (65) | 79 (45) |
| Swimming | 13 (10) | 32 (18) | 23 (13) |
| Sport§ | 21 (12) | 22 (12) | |
| Others** | 23 (13) | 85 (48) | 74 (42) |
*Participants who completed the follow-up at 12 months (n=134) with data at all three time points n=110.
†Hobbies comprised: car maintenance, gardening and do-it-yourself.
‡Gym based included: a variety of locally available leisure centre classes and individual gym equipment use.
§Sport comprised: athletic track use and badminton court use.
**Others referred to any activity not otherwise specifically allocated (including popular aqua-fit classes).