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How many people actually meet physical activity guidelines?

  • Meta-analysis reviewed adherence to aerobic and muscle-strengthening exercises involving 3.39 million people across 32 countries.
  • Average adherence to both types of exercise guidelines was about 17.3%, with the highest in Iceland (53.4%) and the lowest in Romania (0.5%).
  • Men generally adhere more to exercise guidelines than women, and older adults less so than younger individuals.
  • A connection exists between higher educational levels and better adherence to exercise guidelines.
  • Separate studies found 72.5% met aerobic guidelines and 22.5% met muscle-strengthening guidelines, yet only about 17.3% met both.
  • Major reasons for not meeting exercise guidelines include time constraints, low self-efficacy, and lack of access to safe exercise locations.
  • Suggestions for increasing exercise include starting with easy, short sessions a few times a week and addressing personal barriers in a supportive manner.
  • Despite criticism, poor adherence to guidelines, not the guidelines themselves, is linked to declining physical fitness levels.
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