Are People Really Exercising More? Or Is It All Just A Hoax?
Exercise rates among adults are going up, or at least that’s what researchers are being told. In a number of separate studies and surveys, the number of people saying that they’re getting physical is on the increase, going up by around 47% in 2005. That’s a significant increase from the 41% increase recorded in 2001. The latest statistics show that the trend is still on, with some reporting anywhere from 48% to 50% increase in adult men who regularly exercise and spend time to gain muscle fitness. The numbers, however, are much lower among women. However, when one takes a look at related statistics, such as the number of people who are overweight and obese, then the data from the two sides don’t match well.
Theoretically, if more people are exercise and engage in weight training, then there should be some sort of decrease in the number of people who are suffering the effects of a lack of physical activity. While statistics show that more people are into fitness, the number of reported cases of diabetes and obesity are still on the rise. In adults, heart disease is also starting to...