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Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gen-Z adults with a fitness regime ‘more likely to have a financial plan'
Gen-Z adults with a fitness routine are nearly twice as likely to have a financial plan as those who do not exercise, a survey has found. The survey commissioned by credit information company Experian indicated that, overall, young adults are switched on to their finances. The research among 18 to 25-year-olds found that more than nine in 10 (92%) of those who take steps to keep fit have a financial plan, as do just over half (54%) of those who do not exercise. Those who exercise regularly have £5,080 in savings on average, which is around double the amounts put away by those who do not exercise regularly (£2,511). 'Exercising regularly' was defined as those who said they exercised once a week or more. Experian partnered with endurance runner Russ Cook, also known as the Hardest Geezer, to urge young adults to put the same drive into money management as they do towards personal fitness goals. Mr Cook said: 'The mindset I use for my runs – discipline, small wins, getting up and doing it again – is the same one I use when thinking about money.' The survey also found that half (50%) of young adults feel 'traditional' financial goals, such as home ownership, are impossible. More than half (55%) of those surveyed said they are having to delay moving out of their family home. Nearly half (46%) of young adults said that being able to afford shorter-term ambitions such as holidays, travel and festivals is more important to them than long-term financial security. Around fifth (22%) are focused on staying out of debt, while nearly three in 10 (28%) want to save enough to take some time off work to travel, according to the survey among 2,000 people aged 18 to 25 across the UK carried out by Opinium in June. John Webb, credit expert at Experian, said: 'The link between physical and financial fitness is powerful, and through this campaign, we want to empower young people to apply the discipline they already show in their personal lives to their money, too.' Sebrina McCullough, director of external relations at Money Wellness, said: 'We see young people setting clear goals and tracking their progress. It's not about being perfect, it's about staying consistent. Just like training for a marathon, getting financially fit takes discipline, patience and self-belief. And Gen-Z are proving they've got all three.' Sign in to access your portfolio
The Independent
16-06-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Gen-Z adults with a fitness regime ‘more likely to have a financial plan'
Gen-Z adults with a fitness routine are nearly twice as likely to have a financial plan as those who do not exercise, a survey has found. The survey commissioned by credit information company Experian indicated that, overall, young adults are switched on to their finances. The research among 18 to 25-year-olds found that more than nine in 10 (92%) of those who take steps to keep fit have a financial plan, as do just over half (54%) of those who do not exercise. Those who exercise regularly have £5,080 in savings on average, which is around double the amounts put away by those who do not exercise regularly (£2,511). 'Exercising regularly' was defined as those who said they exercised once a week or more. Experian partnered with endurance runner Russ Cook, also known as the Hardest Geezer, to urge young adults to put the same drive into money management as they do towards personal fitness goals. Mr Cook said: 'The mindset I use for my runs – discipline, small wins, getting up and doing it again – is the same one I use when thinking about money.' The survey also found that half (50%) of young adults feel 'traditional' financial goals, such as home ownership, are impossible. More than half (55%) of those surveyed said they are having to delay moving out of their family home. Nearly half (46%) of young adults said that being able to afford shorter-term ambitions such as holidays, travel and festivals is more important to them than long-term financial security. Around fifth (22%) are focused on staying out of debt, while nearly three in 10 (28%) want to save enough to take some time off work to travel, according to the survey among 2,000 people aged 18 to 25 across the UK carried out by Opinium in June. John Webb, credit expert at Experian, said: 'The link between physical and financial fitness is powerful, and through this campaign, we want to empower young people to apply the discipline they already show in their personal lives to their money, too.' Sebrina McCullough, director of external relations at Money Wellness, said: 'We see young people setting clear goals and tracking their progress. It's not about being perfect, it's about staying consistent. Just like training for a marathon, getting financially fit takes discipline, patience and self-belief. And Gen-Z are proving they've got all three.'
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Gen-Z adults with a fitness regime ‘more likely to have a financial plan'
Gen-Z adults with a fitness routine are nearly twice as likely to have a financial plan as those who do not exercise, a survey has found. The survey commissioned by credit information company Experian indicated that, overall, young adults are switched on to their finances. The research among 18 to 25-year-olds found that more than nine in 10 (92%) of those who take steps to keep fit have a financial plan, as do just over half (54%) of those who do not exercise. Those who exercise regularly have £5,080 in savings on average, which is around double the amounts put away by those who do not exercise regularly (£2,511). 'Exercising regularly' was defined as those who said they exercised once a week or more. Experian partnered with endurance runner Russ Cook, also known as the Hardest Geezer, to urge young adults to put the same drive into money management as they do towards personal fitness goals. Mr Cook said: 'The mindset I use for my runs – discipline, small wins, getting up and doing it again – is the same one I use when thinking about money.' The survey also found that half (50%) of young adults feel 'traditional' financial goals, such as home ownership, are impossible. More than half (55%) of those surveyed said they are having to delay moving out of their family home. Nearly half (46%) of young adults said that being able to afford shorter-term ambitions such as holidays, travel and festivals is more important to them than long-term financial security. Around fifth (22%) are focused on staying out of debt, while nearly three in 10 (28%) want to save enough to take some time off work to travel, according to the survey among 2,000 people aged 18 to 25 across the UK carried out by Opinium in June. John Webb, credit expert at Experian, said: 'The link between physical and financial fitness is powerful, and through this campaign, we want to empower young people to apply the discipline they already show in their personal lives to their money, too.' Sebrina McCullough, director of external relations at Money Wellness, said: 'We see young people setting clear goals and tracking their progress. It's not about being perfect, it's about staying consistent. Just like training for a marathon, getting financially fit takes discipline, patience and self-belief. And Gen-Z are proving they've got all three.' Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
ITV News
25-05-2025
- Sport
- ITV News
Worthing's ‘Hardest Geezer' finishes 2,343km run along length of New Zealand
'Hardest Geezer' Russ Cook, who ran the length of Africa last year, has completed his latest challenge by running the full length of New Zealand. The 28-year-old from West Sussex ran 2,434km (1,512 miles) in 73 days and crossed the finish line at Cape Reinga, the northern-most point of the North Island on Thursday. Mr Cook's route, which started at Stirling Point in Bluff at the southern tip of the South Island in March, took him across mountains, native forests, cities and coastlines. 'New Zealand gave me a proper hiding at times; brutal trails, wild weather and more than a few wobbly moments, but it's also one of the most welcoming, stunning places I've ever run through,' Mr Cook said after the run. 'From the mountains to the coast, it's got some serious variety – and the people made it even better. 'I hope everyone that's after a bit of adventure, can come and experience it here.' Mr Cook faced setbacks including a shin muscle injury but also clocked his fastest ever time for running 100km, taking just 11 hours. He said he went through seven pairs of shoes, ate hundreds of pies and climbed 'a bucket-load of mountains'. Mr Cook's adventure was in partnership with 100% Pure New Zealand, a Tourism New Zealand promotion, and allowed him to experience some of the country's visitor attractions including the Milford Sound fiord and a helicopter ride over the tallest peak, Mount Cook/Aoraki. 'The people, the landscapes, the raw beauty, this experience has been nothing short of life-changing' Mr Cook added. Mr Cook has taken on a number of ambitious challenges over the last few years, including running from Istanbul in Turkey to Worthing in West Sussex in 2019. He also set a world record in 2020 for the fastest marathon run while pulling a car, in nine hours and 56 minutes. The endurance athlete has raised more than £1 million for charity from his Africa challenge in which he covered 16,000km, taking some 19 million steps on the journey through 16 countries. Mr Cook says he plans to continue living adventurously as long as his body allows. 'When I'm older, when the body's keeled over a bit, I expect I'll pick up where I left off,' he said.
BreakingNews.ie
24-05-2025
- Sport
- BreakingNews.ie
‘Hardest Geezer' finishes 2,343km run along length of New Zealand
'Hardest Geezer' Russ Cook, who ran the length of Africa last year, has completed his latest challenge by running the full length of New Zealand. The 28-year-old from West Sussex ran 2,434km (1,512 miles) in 73 days and crossed the finish line at Cape Reinga, the northern-most point of the North Island on Thursday. Advertisement Mr Cook's route, which started at Stirling Point in Bluff at the southern tip of the South Island in March, took him across mountains, native forests, cities and coastlines. Russ Cook ran more than 1,500 miles in 73 days to the lighthouse at Cape Reinga (Toby Jones/PA) 'New Zealand gave me a proper hiding at times; brutal trails, wild weather and more than a few wobbly moments, but it's also one of the most welcoming, stunning places I've ever run through,' Mr Cook said after the run. 'From the mountains to the coast, it's got some serious variety – and the people made it even better. 'I hope everyone that's after a bit of adventure, can come and experience it here.' Advertisement Mr Cook faced setbacks including a shin muscle injury but also clocked his fastest ever time for running 100km, taking just 11 hours. He said he went through seven pairs of shoes, ate hundreds of pies and climbed 'a bucket-load of mountains'. Mr Cook's adventure was in partnership with 100% Pure New Zealand, a Tourism New Zealand promotion, and allowed him to experience some of the country's visitor attractions including the Milford Sound fiord and a helicopter ride over the tallest peak, Mount Cook/Aoraki. 'The people, the landscapes, the raw beauty, this experience has been nothing short of life-changing' Mr Cook added. Advertisement Russ Cook encountered a diverse range of terrains while running the length of New Zealand (Toby Jones/PA) Mr Cook has taken on a number of ambitious challenges over the last few years, including running from Istanbul in Turkey to Worthing in West Sussex in 2019. He also set a world record in 2020 for the fastest marathon run while pulling a car, in nine hours and 56 minutes. The endurance athlete has raised more than €1.2 million (£1 million) for charity from his Africa challenge in which he covered 16,000km, taking some 19 million steps on the journey through 16 countries. Mr Cook says he plans to continue living adventurously as long as his body allows. Advertisement 'When I'm older, when the body's keeled over a bit, I expect I'll pick up where I left off,' he said.
