Jan 21, 2026 - News
Utahns ranked among the most active in the U.S.
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Less than one in five Utahns report doing no physical activity or exercise outside their job, according to a new report.
The big picture: That tracks when you consider how embedded outdoor recreation is in Utah culture, so much so that opting out could hurt your chances in the local dating pool.
Driving the news: The findings, from 2024 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services data, are highlighted in the United Health Foundation's new "America Health Rankings" report.
- Nearly 22% of U.S. adults report no physical activity outside of work, compared with 17% of Utahns.
Zoom in: Mississippi (30.6%), West Virginia (28.7%) and Arkansas (28.5%) have the highest shares of adults reporting no physical activity other than work.
- Washington, D.C. (13.9%), Colorado (15.6%) and Vermont (16%) have the smallest shares.