More than half of teens exercised less during lockdown

More than 1200 teenagers took part in the study. File Picture: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

The closure of schools, sports facilities and gyms during the spring lockdown may have impacted on teenagers' exercise habits, with many getting less physical activity than usual, research suggests.

A survey of more than 1,200 teens in secondary schools across Ireland found that more than half reported they did less physical activity than usual during the first lockdown.