Surveys and Reports

A recent poll of an online community of 176,000 users found that most respondents (52.6%) prefer working out outside of the gym.  The world of fitness, like many of us, is constantly evolving. Technology, global events, and a renewed emphasis on personal well-being have played significant roles in shaping our lifestyle choices—including the choice of […]

The average American spends between 14 and 24 minutes exercising per day. That doesn’t leave a lot of time for variation. Given that exercise isn’t something that many of us budget enough time for, fitness professionals are always looking for new ways to optimize our time in the gym.  That got me thinking: assuming we

Key Takeaways The results of a new nationwide survey have found that 56% of U.S. adults report feeling uncomfortable going to a public indoor gym at this stage in the COVID-19 pandemic. These findings hold true across nearly all demographic groups, with the sole exception of Generation Z (aged 18-24), of whom only 43.4% report

Key Takeaways According to a new nationwide survey published on January 31, 2022, U.S. adults find that abdominal and “core” muscle training are more difficult than any other body part-specific fitness training. These findings hold true across demographic groups, including men and women of all ages, and also across geographical regions.  Figure 1. Source: Google

Key takeaways: Figure 1. Source: Google Surveys Since time immemorial, physical exercise and sports have remained among the best methods of stress relief and maintaining one’s health and longevity against disease. Today, the ongoing pandemic has only underlined the importance of regular physical exercise in our lives.  However, this has apparently fallen on deaf ears

The push-up is an excellent benchmark of physical health and fitness. Since it requires no equipment and only a small plot of space on the floor, it’s also the most accessible test of pure upper-body strength. Yet our recent survey found that few Americans can perform push-ups at a level that meets national standards. Last