Utah Residents Are Some Of The Most Active In The U S

If you like to hike, run, bike, or swim, you’re not alone! According to a recent study, Utahns are some of the most active people in the nation. Maybe it’s all of our stunning state parks and pristine walking trails, or maybe it’s the sweet smell of our fresh air. Whatever it is, one thing is certain — Utah residents love to get moving.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, along with state health departments, conducted a study to determine Americans’ physical activity levels.

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Between 2015 and 2018, Researchers called Americans across all 50 states and asked about the number of hours they spend exercising a month.

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Results indicate at least 15 percent of all state residents are physically inactive.

Zach Dischner/Flickr The CDC defines physical inactivity as engaging in no amount of leisurely physical activity in a given month.

Luckily, Utah had the lowest levels of inactivity.

Bureau of Land Management - Utah/Flickr Utah is joined by Oregon, Colorado, and Washington D.C. All of these states had physical inactivity levels between 15 and 20 percent.

States in the southern region had the highest percentages of physical inactivity.

Rick McCharles/Flickr Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi all had physical inactivity rates of at least 30 percent.

Maybe we have Utah’s gorgeous landscapes to thank for this.

popofatticus/Flickr No matter what kind of adventure you’re into, you’ll find it in Utah. On bright summer days, nothing beats a refreshing swim at Upper Calf Creek Falls. When the trails are clear, people love hiking through Zion National Park.

Do these results come as a surprise to you?

Bureau of Land Management - Utah/Flickr To learn more about this fascinating study, visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s website here.

What do you think is the best way to work up a sweat in Utah? Share your favorite outdoor activities with us in the comments below!

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The CDC defines physical inactivity as engaging in no amount of leisurely physical activity in a given month.

Bureau of Land Management - Utah/Flickr

Utah is joined by Oregon, Colorado, and Washington D.C. All of these states had physical inactivity levels between 15 and 20 percent.

Rick McCharles/Flickr

Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi all had physical inactivity rates of at least 30 percent.

popofatticus/Flickr

No matter what kind of adventure you’re into, you’ll find it in Utah. On bright summer days, nothing beats a refreshing swim at Upper Calf Creek Falls. When the trails are clear, people love hiking through Zion National Park.

To learn more about this fascinating study, visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s website here.

If you’re looking for more ways to enjoy Utah’s splendid sights, hike these 12 peaks for breathtaking bird’s eye views.

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