Exercise Attitudes and Behaviors: A Survey of Adults Age 50-79 - Aarp
Exercise Attitudes and Behaviors: A Survey of Adults Age 50-79 - Aarp
Exercise Attitudes and Behaviors: A Survey of Adults Age 50-79 - Aarp
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Current Physical Activity Among Americans <strong>50</strong> <strong>and</strong> Over<br />
III. Current Physical Activity Among Americans<br />
<strong>50</strong> <strong>and</strong> Over<br />
Whether or Not Currently Physically Active<br />
Six in ten Americans age <strong>50</strong>-<strong>79</strong> (59%) say they are physically active on a<br />
regular basis.<br />
• Roughly half (47%) not only say that they are currently physically<br />
active, but that they have been regularly active for a year or longer.<br />
• Men (58%) <strong>and</strong> all those between the ages <strong>of</strong> 60-69 (55%) are<br />
particularly likely to say they have been physically active for a year or<br />
more.<br />
• Those rating themselves in “very good” or “good” health are<br />
significantly more likely than those saying their health is “fair” or<br />
“poor” to have been physically active for a year or longer (53% versus<br />
28%).<br />
However, one in four Americans <strong>50</strong>-<strong>79</strong> does not currently engage in<br />
regular physical activity.<br />
• Women <strong>and</strong> all 70-<strong>79</strong> year-olds are the most likely to not engage in<br />
regular physical activity. For many in this group, this may be due to a<br />
health condition or injury that prevents them from doing so, as adults<br />
in fair or poor health are significantly less likely to engage in regular<br />
physical activity.<br />
• One in seven adults <strong>50</strong>-<strong>79</strong> (14%) say that while they are not currently<br />
physically active, they plan to be within the next six months.<br />
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