Adults Who Engaged in Regular Leisure-Time Physical Activity*, by Age and Sex, 2001

Adults who engaged in regular leisure-time physical activity*, by age and sex, 2001: 18-24 years: Female: 35.3%; Male: 48.5%. 25-64 years: Female: 30.1%; Male: 35.6%. 65-74 years: Female: 24.3%; Male: 30.0%. 75 years and older: Female: 13.1%; Male: 18.9%.

*Regular leisure-time physical activity was defined as engaging in light-moderate leisure-time physical activity for greater than or equal to 30 minutes 5 or more times per week or engaging in vigorous leisure-time physical activity for greater than or equal to 20 minutes 3 or more times per week.

Source (II.3): National Health Interview Survey

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