Study: New Jersey’s Favorite Fitness Activity Different Than Most Americans

The Obesity Epidemic is one of the biggest obstacles in modern American Society.  For many United States Citizens, participating in more Fitness Activities has become one of the popular choices for improving health.

The United States Centers For Disease Control and Prevention reports that over 40 percent of Americans are dealing with Obesity, whether that is measured by a Medical or Fitness Professional.

There are 242 million Americans who participated in fitness activities outside of the gym in 2023.  So the research team at Casino.ca wanted to find out what physical activities people are participating in the most.

After surveying over 4,000 people across the United States, they found that basketball is the most popular Fitness Activity in America.  But that is not the most popular form of Physical Activity preferred by New Jersey residents.

What Is New Jersey's Favorite Fitness Activity

While 19 states go-to Physical Activity is Basketball and the residents of 10 states love Hiking, neither is the preferred Fitness Activity in New Jersey.

Tennis is the most popular Fitness Activity for residents of The Garden State.  Rated one of the Best States for Tennis Players and Fans in America, New Jersey has approximately a third of its residents playing Tennis.

This result is not surprising because New Jersey is also one of the Healthiest States in America.  New Jersey has some of the lowest rates of Tobacco use and Obesity in the United States.

Other popular Fitness Activities in New Jersey include Basketball, Pickleball, Golf, and Soccer.  But the number one sport most popular to watch for New Jersey residents is Football.

However, tennis is not one of the sports that made it to the list of the most popular sports at New Jersey High Schools.  Did one of your favorite Fitness Activities make this list?