• Since the start of the pandemic, a sedentary lifestyle has been adopted which has increased obesity and overweight rates worldwide.
• Regular physical activity helps prevent and control non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and various types of cancer.
• The new Statista Consumer Insights survey reveals which countries exercise the most outdoors.

After more than three years of health crisis, the world has restarted all daily activities. During this period there was a change in lifestyle due to the adoption of a sedentary mode. Since then the consequence has been increasing rates of obesity and overweight. To counter the current numbers, one can start with outdoor sports practice.

For starters, the World Health Organization (WHO) defines physical activity as any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles, with consequent energy consumption. The impact is immediate and produces benefits for both physical and mental health.

From the explanation above it has been shown that regular physical activity helps preventing and controlling non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and various types of cancer. It also helps prevent hypertension and maintains a stable weight.

Physical activity is indicated for adults aged 18 to 64 years

Sports training is different for everyone and one of the main parameters is age. The largest population range is made up of people aged between 18 and 64 years and according to the WHO they should be engage in moderate aerobic physical activity for at least 150 minutes per week.

Another option is to do intense aerobic physical activity for at least 75 minutes. They should also engage in moderate to more intense muscle strengthening activities that work all muscle groups two or more days a week.

Similarly, they should limit time spent in sedentary activities. Replacing time spent in sedentary activities with physical activity of any intensity (including low intensity) is beneficial for health.

Where do you get more outdoor exercise?

Based on the latest survey results from Statista Consumer Insights It turns out that running and jogging are the most common forms of exercise and leisure activities around the world. Although when analyzing per country there are big differences.

on the American continent, Mexico stands out as a country where running and jogging have significantly improved, with 43% of people who exercise at least occasionally. In comparison, the United States has half of Mexico, with 21% brokerage. Brazil, for its part, recorded slightly higher penetration, with 23%.

On the European continent, 34% of those surveyed in Germany incorporated this practice into their exercise routine. Spain follows close behind with 33%, showing a similar passion for this activity. France and the UK also show comparable interest with 28% and 27% respectively of casual runners.

As for other regions, China has an active running community, with 39% of the population surveyed participating in this recreational activity. South Africa and India, for their part, show less demand, with 32% and 24%, respectively, of fans of these sports.

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