Approximately 75% of Women Answered 'Feel Physical Changes with Age.' 'Easily Fatigued,' 'Decreased Metabolism,' and 'Changes in Body Shape' Rank Highest
A joint survey by NEXER Inc. and pilates studio 'the SILK' targeting 231 women nationwide found that 75% notice age-related body changes. The top concern was fatigue, and nearly 60% of respondents reported taking no preventive actions.
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■ Approximately 75% of women answered 'Feel physical changes with age'
As we get older, everyone probably has moments where they notice changes in their own bodies.
Getting out of breath just climbing the stairs, or staying up late—which used to be fine—taking a toll the next day.
How do women feel about these physical changes, and what measures are they taking?
Therefore, this time, in collaboration with the machine-specialized pilates studio 'the SILK', we conducted a questionnaire survey targeting 231 women nationwide regarding 'Age and physical changes'.
*When quoting the contents of this press release, please take the following actions:
- State that the source is a 'Survey by NEXER Inc. and the SILK'.
- Set a link to the SILK (https://the-silk.co.jp/).
- Set a link to the relevant article (https://the-silk.co.jp/welness-column/karadanohenka).
'Questionnaire on Women's Age and Physical Changes' Survey Overview
Survey method: Internet questionnaire
Survey period: March 31 - April 6, 2026
Target respondents: Women nationwide
Valid responses: 231 samples
Survey questions:
Question 1: As you get older, do you ever feel changes in your body?
Question 2: What kind of changes do you feel? (Multiple answers allowed)
Question 3: Are you taking any measures against these physical changes?
Question 4: What kind of measures are you taking? (Multiple answers allowed)
Question 5: Do you sympathize with the idea that 'The body can be changed at any age'?
Question 6: Please tell us the reason.
Question 7: Would you like to start an exercise that can be started regardless of age if there is one?
Question 8: Please tell us the reason.
*As a rule, numbers are rounded to the first decimal place, so the total may not equal 100%.
■ 74.9% answered 'As I get older, I sometimes feel changes in my body'
First, we asked if they ever feel changes in their bodies as they age.
As a result, 'Yes' was 74.9% and 'No' was 25.1%.
The result shows that approximately 3 out of 4 women realize physical changes due to age.
Furthermore, we asked those who answered that they feel physical changes, what kind of changes they feel.
The most common was 'Easily fatigued' at 72.3%.
This was followed by 'Decreased metabolism' at 55.5% and 'Changes in body shape' at 52.6%.
It can be seen that as they age, many people realize not only changes in appearance but also daily fatigue and changes in the body's circulation.
■ 59.5% answered 'Taking no measures against physical changes'
Next, we asked those who feel physical changes if they are taking any measures.
As a result, 'Not taking measures' was 59.5% and 'Taking measures' was 40.5%.
The reality emerged that despite feeling the changes, about 60% of people have not been able to take concrete measures.
Furthermore, we asked those who answered they are taking measures, what kind of measures they are taking.
The most common was 'Walking' at 60.0%, followed by 'Stretching' at 50.0%.
Exercises that can be easily incorporated into daily life occupied the top spots.
Measures related to food, such as 'Improving diet' (34.3%) and 'Taking supplements' (31.4%), also exceeded 30%. 'Strength training' (21.4%) and 'Reviewing sleep' (20.0%) were also around 20%, showing an awareness of reviewing the whole lifestyle, not just exercise.
Also, those who answered 'Yoga / Pilates' were 11.4%.
Although few are practicing it yet, it is a field gaining attention as an approach to adjusting the body from the inside.
■ 58.1% sympathize with 'The body can be changed at any age'
Next, we asked everyone if they sympathize with the idea that 'The body can be changed at any age'.
As we get older, everyone probably has moments where they notice changes in their own bodies.
Getting out of breath just climbing the stairs, or staying up late—which used to be fine—taking a toll the next day.
How do women feel about these physical changes, and what measures are they taking?
Therefore, this time, in collaboration with the machine-specialized pilates studio 'the SILK', we conducted a questionnaire survey targeting 231 women nationwide regarding 'Age and physical changes'.
*When quoting the contents of this press release, please take the following actions:
- State that the source is a 'Survey by NEXER Inc. and the SILK'.
- Set a link to the SILK (https://the-silk.co.jp/).
- Set a link to the relevant article (https://the-silk.co.jp/welness-column/karadanohenka).
'Questionnaire on Women's Age and Physical Changes' Survey Overview
Survey method: Internet questionnaire
Survey period: March 31 - April 6, 2026
Target respondents: Women nationwide
Valid responses: 231 samples
Survey questions:
Question 1: As you get older, do you ever feel changes in your body?
Question 2: What kind of changes do you feel? (Multiple answers allowed)
Question 3: Are you taking any measures against these physical changes?
Question 4: What kind of measures are you taking? (Multiple answers allowed)
Question 5: Do you sympathize with the idea that 'The body can be changed at any age'?
Question 6: Please tell us the reason.
Question 7: Would you like to start an exercise that can be started regardless of age if there is one?
Question 8: Please tell us the reason.
*As a rule, numbers are rounded to the first decimal place, so the total may not equal 100%.
■ 74.9% answered 'As I get older, I sometimes feel changes in my body'
First, we asked if they ever feel changes in their bodies as they age.
As a result, 'Yes' was 74.9% and 'No' was 25.1%.
The result shows that approximately 3 out of 4 women realize physical changes due to age.
Furthermore, we asked those who answered that they feel physical changes, what kind of changes they feel.
The most common was 'Easily fatigued' at 72.3%.
This was followed by 'Decreased metabolism' at 55.5% and 'Changes in body shape' at 52.6%.
It can be seen that as they age, many people realize not only changes in appearance but also daily fatigue and changes in the body's circulation.
■ 59.5% answered 'Taking no measures against physical changes'
Next, we asked those who feel physical changes if they are taking any measures.
As a result, 'Not taking measures' was 59.5% and 'Taking measures' was 40.5%.
The reality emerged that despite feeling the changes, about 60% of people have not been able to take concrete measures.
Furthermore, we asked those who answered they are taking measures, what kind of measures they are taking.
The most common was 'Walking' at 60.0%, followed by 'Stretching' at 50.0%.
Exercises that can be easily incorporated into daily life occupied the top spots.
Measures related to food, such as 'Improving diet' (34.3%) and 'Taking supplements' (31.4%), also exceeded 30%. 'Strength training' (21.4%) and 'Reviewing sleep' (20.0%) were also around 20%, showing an awareness of reviewing the whole lifestyle, not just exercise.
Also, those who answered 'Yoga / Pilates' were 11.4%.
Although few are practicing it yet, it is a field gaining attention as an approach to adjusting the body from the inside.
■ 58.1% sympathize with 'The body can be changed at any age'
Next, we asked everyone if they sympathize with the idea that 'The body can be changed at any age'.