Exercise or Physical Activity
(Data are for the U.S.)
Prevalence
- Percent of adults 18 years of age and over who met the Physical Activity Guidelines for aerobic physical activity: 46.9% (2010)
- Percent of adults 18 years of age and over who met the Physical Activity Guidelines for muscle-strengthening physical activity: 24.0% (2010)
- Percent of adults 18 years of age and over who met the Physical Activity Guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening physical activity: 20.4% (2010)
Source: Health, United States: 2011, table 73 [PDF - 9.8 MB]
More data
- Early release of selected estimates from the National Health Interview Survey
- Health Behaviors of Adults, United States, 2005-2007, Chapter 5 [PDF - 2.2 MB]
- Health, United States trend tables with data on health risk factors
- Search Tables for Exercise in Health Data Interactive
- Summary Health Statistics for U.S. Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2010, tables 28, 29, Appendix III, table XVII [PDF - 1.6 MB]
- Trends in Adults Receiving a Recommendation for Exercise or Other Physical Activity From a Physician or Other Health Professional
- Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
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