(Illustration via SWNS) Six in 10 Americans swear they can “get all the exercise they need” without ever stepping foot inside a gym. A new study of 2,000 U.S.
adults found the average person considers themselves active five times per week and exercises four times per week — and 54% said they “never” go to the gym. Since many skip the gym, they’re getting their exercise in other ways. Almost all respondents surveyed (98%) believe they can get a workout in while taking on everyday tasks.
Those tasks include harnessing the power of everyday activities like walking around the neighborhood (74%), taking the stairs (60%), doing yard work (59%), cleaning the home (59%), walking the dog (56%) and bringing in groceries into the home (42%). Other tasks compared to exercises include gardening (40%), taking the trash out (36%), stretching after getting out of bed (35%), doing dishes or laundry (33%), standing on your feet for at least four hours (30%) or even getting kids ready for school (10%). Commissioned by Nature’s Bounty , a vitamin and probiotic brand, and conducted by OnePoll, the study revealed 70% believe they’re healthy and many compared their level of health with different physical activity levels.
Embracing these activities as part of a balanced lifestyle could contribute to overall well-being. Ten percent reported feeling as if they were a superhero or professional athlete, while 17% felt 10 years younger. Nearly half (48%) of people think back to their prev.
