Apex ID reference
A clear reference for U.S. physical activity data, with the source and year attached to every number.
The baseline
These figures bring together recent federal data on adult and high school activity. They are a snapshot of reported activity, not a promise about any individual’s health or outcome.
47.2%
The estimate covers adults age 18 and older and leisure-time activity. The guideline is 150 to 300 minutes of moderate activity a week, 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous activity, or an equivalent mix.
Source: CDC National Center for Health Statistics, 2024 ↗26.4%
This measure requires enough weekly aerobic activity plus muscle-strengthening activity on at least two days each week.
Source: Healthy People 2030, National Health Interview Survey, 2024 ↗51.9%
The West had the highest regional percentage in the CDC comparison, ahead of the Northeast, Midwest, and South.
Source: CDC National Health Interview Survey, 2024 ↗22.4%
The comparable estimate for adults without disabilities was 49.8%, showing a substantial gap in reported leisure-time activity.
Source: CDC National Health Interview Survey, 2024 ↗25%
The guideline for this age group is at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. The survey measured the prior seven days.
Source: CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 2023 ↗16%
The combined measure requires 60 minutes of daily activity and muscle-strengthening activity on at least three days in the prior week.
Source: CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 2023 ↗Guideline benchmark
Federal guidance calls for 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week, or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous activity, plus muscle-strengthening activity on two or more days. It also notes that some activity is better than none.
Read the federal guidance ↗Sources and method
This page uses public U.S. government data and guidance. Every statistic above links to the primary source and identifies the data year. Estimates are survey-based, so definitions and populations vary by source.
We review this page monthly, or sooner when a source publishes a newer estimate. Existing statistic links stay in place when figures are refreshed.
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Apex ID Elite. “Physical Activity Statistics in the United States.” Updated September 29, 2026. Accessed [date].
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