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Healthy Living in America

Cooking Light magazine has taken a look at American attitudes to lifestyle. More than 1,000 adults across the country responded to the 2007 Cooking Light Insight survey, which gauged nutrition and exercise knowledge. Here’s what the survey uncovered regarding fitness habits:

  • 6% of American adults get 30 minutes of exercise a day.
  • 22% exercise 3–4 times per week.
  • 19% walk or bike instead of taking transportation.
  • 41% take the stairs whenever possible.
  • 33% regularly park their cars farther from their destination
    to get in extra walking.


Joy Keller

Joy Keller is the director of marketing communications & PR at IDEA, and has also served as executive editor of IDEA Fitness Journal, IDEA Fitness Manager, IDEA Pilates Today, and IDEA Fit Business Success. She is also a certified personal trainer, indoor cycling instructor and yoga teacher (RYT 200).

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