The exercise industry is making gains. 

New data shows the industry is defying economic headwinds, with 96% of adults —around 2.67 million people— exercising. 

Nearly a million are regularly using structured facilities like gyms and studios, making up 26% of adults – up from 22% in 2024. 

Exercise NZ CEO Richard Beddie told Mike Hosking whereas traditional sport is on a decline worldwide, recreational fitness such as the gym, dance, and martial arts are growing.  

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The exercise industry is making gains.&nbsp;
New data shows the industry is defying economic headwinds, with 96% of adults —around 2.67 million people— exercising.&nbsp;
Nearly a million are regularly using structured facilities like gyms and studios, making up 26% of adults – up from 22% in 2024.&nbsp;
Exercise NZ CEO Richard Beddie told Mike Hosking whereas traditional sport is on a decline worldwide, recreational fitness such as the gym, dance, and martial arts are growing. &nbsp;
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Richard Beddie: Exercise NZ CEO on the rise in adults working out and the use of structured exercise facilities

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On Saturday night Auckland FC beat Sydney FC to become the A-League champions in their second ever season.

AFC CEO Nick Becker joined Mike Hosking to chat about the win.

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On Saturday night Auckland FC beat Sydney FC to become the A-League champions in their second ever season.
AFC CEO Nick Becker joined Mike Hosking to chat about the win.
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Nick Becker: Auckland FC CEO on winning the A-League

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Australia's teal independents could band together to form a new party, according David Pocock, with the aim to push back against the growing influence of One Nation.

The talks are reportedly led by Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender.

Australian correspondent Steve Price says the new party could be the end of the Liberal Party in Australia. 

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Australia's teal independents could band together to form a new party, according David Pocock, with the aim to push back against the growing influence of One Nation.
The talks are reportedly led by Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender.
Australian correspondent Steve Price says the new party could be the end of the Liberal Party in Australia.&nbsp;
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Steve Price: Australia correspondent on the latest news poll and potential new teal party

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 22nd of May, is today finally the day we get a deal on Iran, plus raucous sideline sport parents have caused cancellations across the board in Waikato.

The PM is in ahead of the Budget while also talking about Labour's leaked attack strategy.

Jason Pine and Andrew Saville talk the Auckland FC Championship win, Indycar and F1, the Warriors, surfing and some of the better Super Rugby of the season on the weekend.  

Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Friday the 22nd of May, is today finally the day we get a deal on Iran, plus raucous sideline sport parents have caused cancellations across the board in Waikato.
The PM is in ahead of the Budget while also talking about Labour's leaked attack strategy.
Jason Pine and Andrew Saville talk the Auckland FC Championship win, Indycar and F1, the Warriors, surfing and some of the better Super Rugby of the season on the weekend. &nbsp;
Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 25 May 2026 

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Richard Beddie: Exercise NZ CEO on the rise in adults working out and the use of structured exercise facilities

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