September is a great month, just like January, to start fulfilling resolutions. Getting a good physique might seem like the main reason why Spaniards want to play sports, but that is no longer the case. Stress and the fast pace of life make relaxation and emotional health the first objective to exercise.
According to the first report on The preferences of Spaniards to practice sports, created by the platform Urban Sports Club, emotional well-being is positioned as the main motivation in Spain for doing sports. In fact, the 37% of the Spanish who participated in the survey state that they practice exercise to feel good, disconnect, eliminate stress and anxiety. With 36,3%, general health and physical well-being also stands out, although above purely aesthetic care (14%), the pleasure of exercising (10%) and competition practice (5%). .
What sport do we opt for?
Fitness continues to be the most practiced indoor activity by Spaniards, with 23%. Even so, the report points out that there are different sports tastes between women and men. Between the ofAfter fitness (24%), Pilates (5%) is the preferred option, along with yoga (17%) and functional training (4%).
On the other hand, the preferred activity of men is functional training (34%) and for a quarter, fitness in general.
Regarding outdoor activities, running continues to be the great winner in both sexes, with 57%.
How often do we exercise?
Regarding the frequency with which Spaniards exercise, the study affirms that 22% of the active Spanish population practices sports every day. 32% practice more than 8 times a week and 3%, between two and three times a week.
The study also asks about with what famous characters We would like to share a sporting activity. The women opt for Rafa Nadal and Mireia Belmonte; while men prefer Garbiñe Muguruza and Leo Messi.
They were also interested in place where they prefer to practice sports, and the majority of those surveyed chose their locality, except for the Andalusians due to the problem of hot weather. The two cities in which the sport would be best practiced for those surveyed are Barcelona (26%) and Valencia (26'3%). Although in European cities, the Spanish bet mainly on Paris and Berlin.
Whatever your motivation to be active and lead a healthy lifestyle, it will always be the best option.