24 Apr 2020

Coronavirus: Kiwis exercising more in lockdown

From Morning Report, 8:42 am on 24 April 2020

Physical activity has been the only way to leave the confines of home during Alert Level 4 for many Kiwis.

Those taking up that opportunity for a daily walk, run or bike ride, will be noticing many others doing exactly the same.

A survey conducted by market-research company Kantar indicates almost half of the New Zealand population have been exercising more than usual during Alert Level 4.

Clay Wilson has more on this increased physical activity, and the chances it will continue when society eventually returns to normal.