Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 2013 TECHNOLOGIES ARE BEING USED TO KEEP ACTIVE Types of technology used The use of technology for sport or physical activity is popular with 39% of the Australian adult ‘playing’ population. Its popularity is highest amongst younger adults, particularly younger women. 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% 15–17 18–24 25–34 35–44 Age 45–54 55–64 65+ Adults use of technology by age Men Adults Women 50% 48% 52% 52% 49% 47% 42% 28% 31% 53% 50% 48% 40% 29% 17% 20% 39% 48% 44% 48% 15% Apps for tracking activity and wearable technology are the most common types of technology used by participants. Apps for tracking activity or training Wearable technology such as Fitbit, watches, heart rate monitors Websites (not including social media sites) or online tools Play music/listen to headphones Free social media site such as Running Mums Australia or Urban Rec 0% 20% Watching video sessions of physical activities/fitness/exercise Apps for music Apps for maps and GPS training 17% 14% 9% 8% 4% 2% 1% 1%