Table 2 Characteristics of the analytical sample by leisure-time physical activity profile
Characteristics | Sedentary N (%) | Recreationally active N (%) | Exercisers and athletes N (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Total number of participants | 789 (100.0) | 1502 (100.0) | 1234 (100.0) |
Sociodemographic | Â | Â | Â |
 Age |  |  |  |
  18-34-years-old | 187 (23.7) | 264 (17.6) | 420 (34.0) |
  35-54-years old | 393 (49.8) | 765 (50.9) | 605 (49.0) |
  55-74-years old | 209 (26.5) | 473 (31.5) | 209 (17.0) |
 Sex |  |  |  |
  Female | 409 (51.8) | 820 (54.6) | 577 (46.8) |
  Male | 380 (48.2) | 682 (45.4) | 657 (53.2) |
 Education level |  |  |  |
  Primary education | 98 (12.4) | 148 (9.9) | 50 (4.1) |
  Secondary education | 309 (39.2) | 561 (37.3) | 385 (31.2) |
  Higher education | 382 (48.4) | 793 (52.8) | 799 (64.7) |
 Household income |  |  |  |
  ≤ 25 000 € | 151 (19.1) | 206 (13.7) | 134 (10.9) |
  25 001–45 000 € | 225 (28.5) | 386 (25.7) | 269 (21.8) |
  45 001–60 000 € | 133 (16.9) | 296 (19.7) | 209 (16.9) |
  60 001–80 000 € | 163 (20.7) | 316 (21.0) | 263 (21.3) |
  > 80 000 € | 117 (14.8) | 298 (19.9) | 359 (29.1) |
 Income satisfaction |  |  |  |
  Unsatisfied | 130 (16.5) | 152 (10.1) | 105 (8.5) |
  Satisfied | 657 (83.5) | 1349 (89.9) | 1129 (91.5) |
 Marital status |  |  |  |
  Unmarried, divorced, or widowed | 233 (29.5) | 343 (22.8) | 333 (27.0) |
  Married or cohabiting | 556 (70.5) | 1159 (77.2) | 901 (73.0) |
 Children (living at home) |  |  |  |
  No | 501 (63.5) | 946 (63.0) | 714 (57.9) |
  Yes, at least one | 288 (36.5) | 556 (37.0) | 520 (42.1) |
Health status | Â | Â | Â |
 Body mass index |  |  |  |
  Normal weight or underweight | 254 (32.2) | 628 (41.8) | 619 (50.2) |
  Overweight or obese | 535 (67.8) | 874 (58.2) | 615 (49.8) |
 Chronic diseases |  |  |  |
  No | 353 (46.2) | 677 (47.2) | 680 (57.3) |
  Yes, at least one | 411 (53.8) | 756 (52.8) | 507 (42.7) |
Health behaviour | Â | Â | Â |
 Smoking status |  |  |  |
  Non-smoker | 392 (49.7) | 823 (54.8) | 805 (65.2) |
  Former smoker | 189 (23.9) | 369 (24.6) | 306 (24.8) |
  Smoker | 208 (26.4) | 310 (20.6) | 123 (10.0) |
 Hazardous or problem drinking |  |  |  |
  No | 539 (68.3) | 1132 (75.4) | 920 (74.6) |
  Yes | 250 (31.7) | 370 (24.6) | 314 (25.4) |
 Adequate sleep |  |  |  |
  No, seldom or never or cannot tell | 257 (32.7) | 353 (23.6) | 268 (21.8) |
  Yes, almost always or often | 528 (67.3) | 1141 (76.4) | 960 (78.2) |
Physical activity | Â | Â | Â |
 Occupational physical demands |  |  |  |
  Low | 327 (41.5) | 573 (38.2) | 603 (48.9) |
  Moderate | 184 (23.3) | 409 (27.2) | 293 (23.7) |
  High | 278 (35.2) | 520 (34.6) | 338 (27.4) |
 Active commuting |  |  |  |
  Passive commuters | 433 (54.9) | 809 (53.9) | 618 (50.0) |
  Active commuters | 356 (45.1) | 693 (46.1) | 616 (50.0) |