Why Are So Many Teenagers Missing Out on Exercise?
Monday, November 9, 2026108 words2 minutes1090 reads
Many teenagers are missing out on exercise. On 4 November 2026, the World Health Organization shared new findings. About one in four young people aged 11 to 17 said they had no day with an hour of fairly hard or hard activity in the past week. This does not mean they never moved.
The report describes 2025. It says activity levels have changed little since 2010. Girls were less active than boys. The report calls for more safe, low-cost places to be active.
Activity can include walking, cycling and play. It is not only sport. Moving often can help people stay healthy. Safe places can make movement easier.
