Americans split between exercising often and barely at all

Sep 7–13, 2023 · n = 649 · MoE ±4.0%Source report ↗

Core finding

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 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%

n = 649 · Sep 7–13, 2023 · MoE ±4.0%

ModeVerasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
PopulationUnited States adults
Field datesSep 7–13, 2023
Base (unweighted)649
Margin of error±4.0%
Module2023 APSA Omnibus Survey #2023-071
SponsorVerasight
Weight variableweight
Weighting targetsage, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

Sources

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    How often do you exercise?

    verasight-apsa-2023.tiiny.co

Cite this question

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