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Men Outpace Women, Younger Adults Lead Across Ages (Image Credits: Pexels)
Less than half of American adults achieved the federal benchmarks for aerobic physical activity in 2024, according to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.[1] This figure underscores a persistent challenge in public health, where over 52 percent of the population reported insufficient leisure-time exercise to meet the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity weekly. Regular movement supports cardiovascular health, reduces chronic disease risks, and enhances overall well-being, yet barriers continue to limit widespread adoption.
Men Outpace Women, Younger Adults Lead Across Ages
A stark gender gap appeared in the data. Men reached the aerobic guidelines at a rate of 52.3 percent, compared to 42.4 percent for women.[1] Younger adults also showed higher compliance, with 54.0 percent of those aged 18 to 34 years meeting the standards. Compliance dropped steadily with age, reaching just 38.4 percent among adults 65 and older.
Racial and ethnic differences further highlighted inequities. White non-Hispanic adults met the guidelines at 49.2 percent, closely followed by Asian non-Hispanic adults at 47.9 percent. Hispanic adults achieved 43.8 percent, while Black non-Hispanic adults recorded the lowest rate at 41.4 percent.[1]
- Men: 52.3 percent
- Women: 42.4 percent
- Ages 18–34: 54.0 percent
- Ages 65+: 38.4 percent
- White non-Hispanic:…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-04-22 06:06:00
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