Sleep experts at MattressInsider.com analyzed data from America's Health Rankings Public Health Impact report, and revealed Colorado as the most active state in the U.S., with only 16.7% of residents not partaking in exercise outside of their regular job.
The study shared the percentage of adults who have reported doing no physical activity of exercise other than their regular job in the past 30 days. Utah came in second with 82.7% of residents stating that they have completed physical exercise outside of work in the measured time.
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State Physical Activity Statistics
- 82.2% of Vermont and Washington residents have taken part in exercise outside of their regular jobs.
- 80.1% of residents in Oregon take part in physical activity, ranking the area the fourth most active state in the U.S.
- Hawaii and New Hampshire come in fifth with 80% of residents reporting taking part in a form of physical exercise in the past 30 days.
- California ranked as sixth with 79.9% of people in the state taking part in physical activity.
- In seventh position is Minnesota where 79.8% of residents take part in exercise outside of their regular job.
- Ranking as the joint eighth most physically active U.S. states are Alaska, and Wisconsin with 79.7% of people in the area exercising outside of their regular job.
- In ninth position is Idaho with 79.5% of people making the effort to exercise outside of work.
- The tenth most physically active state is Virginia with 79.1% of residents taking part in physical activity.
- Alabama ranks as the most physically inactive U.S. state with only 68.5% of residents stating that they have taken part in any form of exercise, other than their regular job.
So, what does this mean for your spa? If you're in the more active areas, take a look at your programming and think about whether you're doing enough. Perhaps some weight lifting or cardio classes will entice more locals, or if you're already offering a lot of nature hikes and runs, be sure to get the word out in your neighborhood.
Similarly, if you're in an area where residents are less active, maybe gentle yoga or stretching is more up their alley. Your local clients are more likely to be interested in breathwork and meditation over HIIT. Regardless, it's a great opportunity to assess how your fitness offerings serve your local community!
