Read previewWith benefits like increased longevity, improved sleep, and a strengthened immune system, physical activity is a key component of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
The Department of Health and Human Services' "Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans" recommends adults do 150 minutes of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity a week, at minimum.
To determine adults' physical inactivity levels, the CDC used data collected by the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System from 2017 to 2020.
AdvertisementAdults from 52 jurisdictions were included in the survey, including 49 states, as well as Washington, DC, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
Here are the 10 least active and 10 most active states in the US based on the prevalence of physical inactivity as determined by the CDC.
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Organizations:
Service, of Health, Human Services, Business, CDC
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Washington, DC, Guam, Puerto Rico, New Jersey