Gen Z has revealed which age they think indicates old age in a recent study.
It is a disorienting time for anyone who's not part of Gen Z as according to a recent study, they seem to think that you'll be heading for the retirement home even though there is still plenty of life left to live.
A total of 2,000 adults took part in the study commissioned by Wellsoon at Practice Plus Group, which highlighted generational differences between Gen Z and Boomers.
For context, Boomers are born between 1946-1964, Millennials between 1981-1996, and Gen Z between 1997-2012.
The research found that out of all generations, Boomers are the most active as they spend four more hours outdoors than Gen Z and Millennials.
It's been revealed that they're more likely to go on an adventure and explore new landscapes, as well as dedicating time to exercising.
In addition to this, it's been noted that 56 percent of Boomer participants like to hit the gym or work out elsewhere, whereas only 39 percent of 18- to 27-year-olds prioritize staying fit.
The research disclosed that 37 percent of Boomers confessed that they would be more sporty if it wasn’t for their health problems and chronic joint pains.
However, it is said that they developed a greater appreciation for their physical well-being at around the age of 38.
“We’ve always known that people coming to us for hip and knee replacements and hernia repair aren’t doing so to get back to their armchairs,” the spokesperson told The Independent. "They want to go dancing, cycling, hiking, they want to swim on holiday and run around in the park with their grandchildren."
Even though the older generation seems to be putting Gen Z to shame with their activeness, the younger generation thinks anyone older than them should kickstart their knitting career.
Per the study, 12- to 27-year-olds believe people are officially "old" when they reach their late 50s, with 20 percent believing that those above that age spend their days relaxing in an armchair, as well as 16 percent thinking retirement consists of "pottering" around.
A spokesperson from Wellsoon at Practice Plus Group spoke out about the study, sharing: "Older generations are extremely active, and many older people are more active than some of their younger friends and family members - with almost half of younger people saying being too busy with work and too tired held them back from being more active.
"Older people are getting the most out of retirement and have reached an age where they're comfortable in their own skin and appreciate their bodies and their health," they said. "Of all the generations, it was those aged 79 and older who most loved to have fun with friends.
"They aren't willing to accept that joint pain is something you have to put up with just because you're 'old'- they are going to see it as a bump in the road to be overcome so they can enjoy many more happy and active years," they concluded.
