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Americans split between exercising often and barely at all

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In a Verasight survey of 2,000 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 7 to 13, 2023, exercise habits were spread across the frequency range; 24% said they exercise very seldom and 24% said they exercise three to four times a week.

Another 21% said they exercise one to two times a week, while 17% said most days and 14% said every day.

Topline

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Topline distribution

Exercise habits are spread across the frequency range.

How often do you exercise?

  • Very seldom 24.0%
  • 3 to 4 times a week 23.9%
  • 1 to 2 times a week 21.2%
  • Most days 17.3%
  • Every day 13.6%

2023 · base n 649 · +/- 4.0%

APSA Omnibus Survey #2023-071

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Methodology

Full methodology
Mode
Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
Field dates
2023-09-07 → 2023-09-13
Base (unweighted)
649
Margin of error
+/- 4.0%
Module
2023 APSA Omnibus Survey #2023-071

Source

Citation

2023 APSA Omnibus Survey #2023-071, fielded September 7-13, 2023, N=649 United States adults, +/- 4.0%.

https://verasight-apsa-2023.tiiny.co

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