Less than half of U.S. adults met federal guidelines for aerobic physical activity in 2024, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Health. Providers said the trend reflects broader challenges around weight, chronic disease and access to preventive care.
The report found 47.2% of adults met weekly aerobic activity recommendations: either 150 minutes or more of moderate intensity activity such as biking or swimming, 75 minutes of vigorous activity such as running, or a combination of both levels.
The rate of people who met the recommended activity was lower among those with obesity, at about 38%…