Health and fitness

A renewed interest in well-being, especially among baby boomers, as well as rising personal incomes, led to more spending on health and fitness in 2005. This prompted an 1 in the number of fitness and recreation centres across the country. Golf courses also 2 renewed success, as the sport increased in popularity, possibly the result of retiring baby boomers heading to the links. In 2005, 3 spent an average $3,918 on recreation, up slightly from $3,678 in 2004. Items included in the 2005 figure are: an average $166 on sports and athletic equipment; $665 to buy and 4 recreational vehicles such as snowmobiles, bicycles and trailers; and $299 for the use of sports and recreation facilities.