One-fifth of Irish people never exercise, says report

One-fifth of Irish people never exercise at all, while one-quarter only exercise once-a-month or less, according to a new survey.

One-fifth of Irish people never exercise, says report

One-fifth of Irish people never exercise at all, while one-quarter only exercise once-a-month or less, according to a new survey.

The Irish Osteoporosis Society has expressed concern about the findings, saying that two-thirds of people are unaware that weight-bearing exercise is necessary for preventing brittle bones.

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