Feb 24, 2026 - News
Less exercise, higher heart rates: Ohio trails healthier states
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Ohio has some work to do in the exercise department.
The big picture: Where Americans exercise more, resting heart rates are lower, new Apple data shows. The inverse is also true.
- A lower resting heart rate is associated with better cardiovascular health and decreased risk of heart disease.
Between the lines: Geographical differences in resting heart rate could reflect regional differences in not only fitness level, but also stress, sleep and dietary habits.
Zoom in: Ohioans exercise about 31 minutes per day and have an average resting heart rate of 63.8 beats per minute, per Apple data.
- Those numbers are on par with other states in the Midwest but not as strong as states in the Northeast and West.