September 16, 2010

Only 5% of Americans Engage in Vigorous Physical Activity on Any Given Day

ScienceDaily for September 15, 2010 reported on exercise in the American population.

On any given day, most U.S. adults report performing predominantly sedentary and light activities, according to a new study published in the October issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Overall only 5.07% report any vigorous intensity activity. The most frequently reported moderate activity was food and drink preparation.