Researchers with ptpioneer have found the three most physically active states are Connecticut, Utah, and Massachusetts.
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- Connecticut is the most physically active US state, with 77% of its citizens participating in physical activities.
- Utah is ranked fourth on the list with the highest percentage of residents exercising outside of their regular jobs, at 83%.
- Massachusetts is closing the list of the top physically active US states, offering $95 for a gym membership, which is the highest on the list.
Connecticut is the most physically active US state, with 77% of its citizens exercising outside their regular jobs.
Experts at PTPioneer studied which U.S. states are the most physically active. The research focuses on three important factors: 1) the percentage of people in each state who exercise, 2) how many gyms there are compared to the population, and 3) how much people pay for gym memberships each month. States were rated based on their overall performance across these factors, focusing on areas with a strong fitness culture and easy access to fitness centers.
|
State |
Score |
People who exercise |
Gym Memberships (USD) |
|
Connecticut |
10.0 |
77% |
$23 |
|
Kentucky |
9.9 |
70% |
$24 |
|
Arizona |
9.1 |
77% |
$31 |
|
Utah |
8.7 |
83% |
$35 |
|
New Jersey |
7.6 |
76% |
$45 |
|
Ohio |
6.7 |
74% |
$53 |
|
Iowa |
5.9 |
75% |
$60 |
|
Delaware |
4.3 |
73% |
$75 |
|
Alaska |
3.0 |
80% |
$87 |
|
Massachusetts |
2.1 |
79% |
$95 |
Connecticut is topping the list with a score of 10 out of 10. The state offers good standards for combining health and affordability, with a $23 average cost for a gym membership. 77% of its residents participate in physical activity outside their regular jobs.
Kentucky is ranked as the second physically active US state, scoring 9.9. Though the state has a slightly lower participation rate in exercise at 70%, the $24 gym membership likely encourages people to be more physically active.
Arizona holds the third rank with a 9.1 score. PTPioneer report reveals that 77% of adults do some type of physical activity or exercise other than their regular job in the past 30 days. The state offers an average $31 gym membership fee.
Utah comes in fourth place with an 8.7 score out of 10. The state charges a slightly higher fee of $35 for gym membership, while 83% of residents in the area exercise outside their regular jobs, which is the highest percentage from the list.
With a 7.6 score, New Jersey is positioned as the fifth physically active US state. The state has one of the highest numbers of gyms. Despite the higher gym fee of $45, 76% of people are making an effort to exercise outside of work.
Ohio is ranked sixth with a 6.7 score. The state shows its fondness for fitness, with 74% of residents taking part in physical activity. Ohio offers the most number of gyms on the list, with a gym membership cost of $53.
Iowa, with a score of 5.9, is ranked seventh on the list of physically active US states. 75% of its population is committed to fitness despite a higher gym membership fee of $60, which might limit access for some residents.
Delaware stands at the eighth position, scoring 4.3, which may be affected by the relatively high gym membership fee of $75. However, 73% of its individuals actively participate in exercise.
Alaska holds the ninth position with a score of 3.0 out of 10. Despite having the fewest gyms available, 80% of its residents regularly work out. The high gym membership cost of $87, which may be costly for some, is one of the main factors impacting its ranking.
Massachusetts is closing the list of the top physically active US states, with a score of 2.1. With 79% stating that they have taken part in any form of exercise other than their regular job, residents here have to pay $95 for a gym membership, which is the highest among the states mentioned.
Methodology:
Researchers collected data on exercise rates, gym numbers, and gym fees to determine the most physically active states in the U.S. They calculated gym density by dividing the number of gyms by the state’s population. A gym fee score was created by reversing the membership cost, with lower fees receiving higher scores. These measurements were combined equally to create an overall score for each state. The final scores were adjusted to a scale of 0 to 10, allowing for a fair comparison of physical activity levels between states, regardless of population size.
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