Regular physical activity is beneficial for both physical and mental health. But about 1 in 5 U.S. adults say they don’t engage in any type of physical exercise during a typical week, 2021. Ipsos report found.
Nearly one-third of American adults reported anxiety symptoms or depressive disorder in 2023, according to data from the Kaiser Family Foundation. People being treated for anxiety, depression and psychological distress—and who exercise regularly—show fewer and less intense symptoms of those conditions than their fellow patients who don’t exercise, according to a 2023 study. umbrella review medical research. The study pointed out that the greatest benefits from increased physical activity are for otherwise healthy individuals, as well as those suffering from depression and HIV.
Many studies have also shown that physical exercise permanently strengthens cognitive functions. For example, a in 2020 A meta-analysis of 46 randomized controlled trials found that older adults who participate in aerobic activities such as running, swimming, and cycling have stronger cognitive abilities and working memory capacity than their less active peers. In general, there is a consensus in the medical scientific community that physical activity is an important factor alleviating age-related cognitive decline.
Northwell Health teamed up with Typesetter analyze data from the annual Centers for Disease Control and Prevention REGISTER PLACES, published in 2023, to see which counties had the most physically active adults. A survey conducted in 2021 asked respondents whether they had exercised in their free time during the past month. The data measures the proportion of adults who reported little or no physical activity.
Listed below are the most active counties in Wisconsin. Counties were ranked by the proportion of adults who reported any level of leisure-time physical activity, including running, golfing or gardening. In case of a tie, the total population was used.
To see how Wisconsin compares to the rest of the country, you can find the most physically active counties in the US here.
