An unprecedented number of adults are participating in sport and exercise since the Covid-19 restrictions were introduced, according to Sport Ireland.
The numbers are: 710,000 participants in exercise, 680,000 runners and 510,000 cyclists.
The research was in five phases, beginning on 28th February with the latest phase covering 30th April to 15th May. In total over 5,000 interviews took place during this period.
The proportion of adults described as sedentary in the National Sports Policy has declined to 11% compared to 22%.
This is the lowest level of sedentarism ever recorded by Sport Ireland.
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