Renewed Interests

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