Adults 55 and over now make up what percentage of health club members, and how has that number changed since 1990?
1. Adults 55 and over make up 10 percent of the health club members, and this percent has doubled since 1990.
2. Adults 55 and over make up 25 percent of the health club members, and this percent has quadrupled since 1990.
3. Adults 55 and over make up 18 percent of the health club members, and this percent remains unchanged since 1990.
The answer is 2. Adults 55 and over make up over 25 percent of the health club members, and the percent has quadrupled since 1990. Seniors are resisting the advance of age through exercise in advancing numbers. Improving the quality of life by greater ease in performing daily tasks rather than increasing longevity is the goal. Some insurance companies buy gym membership for older clients through the Silver Sneakers program, and many communities offer free or low-cost exercise programs targeted at seniors.
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