Survey details shock attitude shift in 18-24 year olds when it comes to health
Gym chain FLYEFit carried out the poll ahead of the recent WellFest weekend at Royal Hospital Kilmainham - and they found that a whopping 92 percent of respondents in that key demographic preferred early morning exercise over a late-night out partying.
And 93 percent of people would choose to cut out partying for an entire month rather than giving up the gym.
The results suggest that Ireland's fitness culture is thriving, with people prioritising health and wellbeing over late-night escapades.
This was the headline response to the survey, which also asked what people wanted to gain from their gym experience.
As far as motivations go, 58 percent of respondents go to the gym primarily to get stronger, followed by 26 percent who focus on improving their mental health.
When it comes to trends, it's no surprise that HYROX features high up on people's wishlists.
But while 55 percent of those quizzed would love to take part in a HYROX competition, only 4 percent have actually done one, showing a clear gap between interest and participation.
Another favourite workout is reformer pilates, with 38 percent of respondents expressing an eagerness to try out the popular routine.
FLYEFit also probed people on gym etiquette - and found that there are a few behaviours that gym-goers just can't stand.
Hogging a machine while on the phone is top of the charts, with 32 percent of respondents describing that as their number one annoyance.
If you are going for a new PB on the bench press, try to keep the noises to a minimum, as 22 percent of people don't like fellow gym-users yelling or grunting while lifting weights.
One respondent even called out the barefoot gymgoers who ditch their shoes for everything except squats or deadlifts.
Another topic in this wide-ranging survey was favourite gym jams.
For workout music, 36 percent of people say they listen to pop hits the most in the gym, proving that upbeat, catchy tunes are the perfect companion to any workout session.
Surprisingly, the findings also show that many people listen to sad music in the gym, as it helps them to tap into their emotional side and fuel their energy.
Something Fitter Happier has been increasingly turning to for workout inspiration and new ideas is the world of fitness influencers.
The right workout suggestion or tip can really freshen up your outlook.
It turns out that 43 percent of people surveyed are also turning to influencers for their workout inspiration.
Whether it's TikTok dance challenges or Instagram fitness hacks, social media is undeniably shaping how we get our fitness fixes.
Participants were also asked who their favourite Irish celebrity gym partner would be.
The winner by a long shot is Paul Mescal, which is hardly surprising given the work he put in to get into shape for his role in Gladiator.
For more information, visit www.flyefit.ie.
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