Most Americans not active
- A CDC‑backed report found most U.S. adults still aren’t getting enough exercise, according to local coverage. - The guidance emphasized simple measures: hydrate, stretch before workouts, and rest when increasing training volume. - Local reporting tied the findings to practical coaching cues and routine targets shared on social fitness threads ( ).
Most U.S. adults still are not getting enough exercise: a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data brief found 47.2% met the federal aerobic activity target in 2024. (cdc.gov) The April 2026 brief used the 2024 National Health Interview Survey and found men were more likely than women to meet the aerobic guideline, 52.3% to 42.4%. Adults ages 18 to 34 had the highest rate at 54.0%, compared with 38.4% for adults 65 and older. (cdc.gov) The federal target is 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity a week, or 75 minutes of vigorous activity, plus muscle-strengthening work on at least two days. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the 150 minutes can be split into 30 minutes on five days. (cdc.gov) That 47.2% figure covers aerobic activity only. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says just 1 in 4 adults nationally meet both the aerobic and muscle-strengthening guidelines. (cdc.gov) The agency ties low activity to a broader health burden. Its Active People, Healthy Nation program says inactivity contributes to 1 in 10 premature deaths and is associated with $192 billion in annual health care costs. (cdc.gov) The new data also showed gaps by race, disability, and health status. White adults and Asian adults were more likely to meet the aerobic guideline than Hispanic adults and Black adults, and adults without disabilities were more likely to meet it than adults with disabilities. (cdc.gov) Regional differences showed up too. Adults in the West were more likely to meet the aerobic guideline than adults in other regions, and rates rose with education level in the survey. (cdc.gov) Local coverage of the report paired the numbers with basic training advice from Fresno-area specialists. Orthopedic sports medicine physician Anthony Yu said exercise can help lower blood pressure and help manage conditions including diabetes, while trainer Julia Guimaraes urged beginners to start slowly and pick activities they enjoy. (abc30.com) Yu also told ABC30 that people increasing training should use “common sense” steps to avoid injuries, including hydrating, stretching before workouts, and taking rest between sessions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention separately says some activity is better than none and recommends building weekly movement in smaller chunks if needed. (abc30.com, cdc.gov) The federal message has not changed: move more, sit less, and make the weekly target manageable enough to repeat. In the latest national data, most adults still have not reached it. (cdc.gov, cdc.gov)
