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22% of Americans Skip Exercise; Inactivity Hits Record Low

1/25/2026

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A recent report finds nearly 22% of Americans do not engage in physical activity outside work, with Mississippi at 30.6% and Washington, D.C. at 13.9%.
Factors such as income, education, and job type influence inactivity levels.
National inactivity declined from 24.2% in 2023 to 21.8% in 2024, the lowest in nearly 30 years.
Minnesota shows notable improvements.
Public health experts emphasize regular exercise to reduce health risks.

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Story summary

A recent report finds nearly 22% of Americans do not engage in physical activity outside work, with Mississippi at 30.6% and Washington, D.C. at 13.9%.
Factors such as income, education, and job type influence inactivity levels.
National inactivity declined from 24.2% in 2023 to 21.8% in 2024, the lowest in nearly 30 years.
Minnesota shows notable improvements.
Public health experts emphasize regular exercise to reduce health risks.