According to the Gallup Poll, 24 percent of American…
“According to the Gallup Poll, 24 percent of American adults exercised regularly in 1961, and 50 percent after 1968. The peak was 59 percent in 1984, dropping off to 51 percent last September.”
About This Quote
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Exercise participation rose mid‑century then declined slightly.
In simple terms: Exercise rose then fell.
Promote sustained active lifestyles.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community programs
- personal fitness plans
- school curricula
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates regular exercise?
- How can we reverse the decline?
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