276. Less than one-quarter of American adults get enough exercise
Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
A new study from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics shows that less than one-quarter of American adults meet the Physical Activity Guidelines. The CDC recommends 150 minutes to 300 minutes a week of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity, or 75 minutes to 150 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity. They also recommend two days or more each week of muscle-strengthening activity. The new report found that only 24 percent of adults achieve those levels of exercise on a regular basis. A higher percentage of men than women meet those goals. And the report showed that the amount of exercise adults get goes down with age. Adults aged 65 or older were the least likely to meet the physical activity goals.
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
