The beginning of the year is also a time for good resolutions, thoughts to improve our lifestyle and have a physically active lifestyle.
However, In Italy the data that Istat provides us with are not so optimistic so much so that they place us 21st among 27 European nations in the ranking of the percentage of adults who practice physical activity in their free time.
- 26.7% practice aerobic type physical activity at least once a week, in Europe the percentage is 44.3%.
- 14.4% practice a muscle-strengthening activity in Europe the percentage is 26.3%.
- 1.2% is the increase in aerobic activity between 2019 and 2014 while the European average increased from 42.8% to 44.3%.
- 20% of the Italian population in 2019 practices aerobic physical activity for at least 150 minutes per week while the European average is 33%.
Yet, one could be physically active not only by playing sports or exercising in one’s free time, but also by choosing more “physical” ways in one’s daily commute, such as going to work, school, or grocery shopping.
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