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Average Cycling Speed by Age 2026
Strava's global cycling average is 19.6 km/h. Recreational riders hit 10-15 mph. 16 stats reveal how speed shifts by age, bike type, and training level.
Online Fitness Statistics 2026: Virtual Boom
Virtual fitness market hit $25.2B in 2024, growing at 27.5% CAGR. Over 345M people used fitness apps in 2024, with 850M+ downloads that year.
Personal Trainer Statistics 2026: Industry
370,100 trainers work in the US, the industry hits $11.9B, and supervised training boosts adherence to 88%. 16 personal trainer statistics for 2026.
Fitness Influencer Statistics 2026
40% of US adults get health advice from influencers. Fitness creators earn up to $45K/month. 16 fitness influencer statistics for 2026.
Corporate Wellness Statistics 2026
Poor health costs US employers $575 billion yearly. Wellness programs return $3.27 per dollar invested. 16 stats on corporate fitness and ROI.
Peloton Statistics 2026: Users and Revenue
Peloton had 2.66M paid connected fitness subscribers in Q3 2026, revenue of ~$2.4B, and monthly churn of just 1.2%. 16 Peloton statistics, all sourced.
Fitness Trends 2026: What Is Growing Fastest
Wearable tech is the #1 fitness trend for 2026. Gym visits hit 7B in 2025. 78% of exercisers train for mental health. 16 fitness trends statistics.
Life Expectancy Statistics 2026
US life expectancy hit a record 79.0 years in 2024. Exercise adds up to 6.9 years. Sedentary living cuts life by 2+ years. 16 key statistics.
Screen Time Statistics 2026
Adults average 6 hrs 54 min on screens daily - over 40% of waking life. 50% of US teens log 4+ hrs/day. Screen time cuts workout frequency by 23%.
Senior Fitness Statistics 2026
Only 14% of adults 65+ meet federal exercise guidelines, yet seniors who strength train cut mortality risk by 46%. 17 senior fitness stats for 2026.
Youth Sports Statistics 2026: Participation
55% of U.S. kids play organized sports, yet 70% quit by age 13 and family costs hit $1,016/year. 16 youth sports statistics for 2026.
Childhood Obesity Statistics 2026
21.1% of US kids aged 2-19 have obesity. Globally, 188 million school-age children are obese. 16 childhood obesity stats for 2026.
Chronic Disease Statistics 2026
76% of US adults live with at least one chronic disease. Chronic conditions consume 90% of the $5.3T US healthcare budget. 17 key statistics.
Back Pain Statistics 2026: How Common It Is
619 million people had low back pain in 2020, projected to hit 843 million by 2050. 39% of US adults report back pain. 16 back pain statistics for 2026.
Cholesterol Statistics 2026: Levels and Risk
11.3% of US adults have high cholesterol, self-reported cases rose 13.7% from 2019-2023, and high LDL caused 3.65M deaths worldwide. 16 statistics.
Heart Disease Statistics 2026
CVD claims 915,973 US lives per year and affects 130.6 million adults. One person dies every 34 seconds. These 16 statistics reveal the full scope.
High Blood Pressure Statistics 2026
1.4 billion adults worldwide have hypertension, yet only 1 in 5 has it controlled. 680,179 US deaths tied to it in 2024. 16 stats for lifters.
Type 2 Diabetes Statistics 2026
589 million adults have diabetes globally, 252 million undiagnosed. US costs $412.9B. Exercise cuts type 2 diabetes risk 58%. Key stats for 2026.
Sugar Consumption Statistics 2026
Americans eat 17 teaspoons of added sugar daily - 70% above the recommended limit. 58% of adults exceed dietary guidelines. 16 key stats.
Keto Diet Statistics 2026: Popularity Data
16% of Americans follow keto yearly. The global market hit $13.16B in 2025. 15 statistics on adoption, health outcomes, and trends.
Intermittent Fasting Statistics 2026
13% of Americans practice IF, 4:3 fasting beats daily calorie restriction by 2.9 kg in 12 months, and the IF app market tops $430M. 17 key stats.
Dietary Supplement Use Statistics 2026
75% of Americans use dietary supplements. The global market hit $209B in 2025. 15+ stats on who takes what, why, and what the evidence says.
Vegetarian Statistics 2026: Diet Trends
38% of India's population is vegetarian, vegetarians show 15% lower CVD risk, and the vegan food market hits $22B. 16 vegetarian statistics for 2026.
Vegan Statistics 2026: How Many Are Vegan
88 million people worldwide are vegan in 2026. Plant-based diets cut cardiovascular risk by 15% and the global vegan food market tops $22 billion.
Caffeine Consumption Statistics 2026
69% of Americans drink caffeine daily. Caffeine improves endurance 2-7% and strength reps. 87% of pre-workouts contain caffeine. 16 key stats for lifters.
Energy Drink Statistics 2026: Use and Trends
The global energy drink market hit $85B in 2025, 68% of teens consume them, and 60.9% of studies show raised heart rate. 16 stats for 2026.
Fast Food Statistics 2026: Consumption Data
32% of US adults eat fast food daily; 65% eat it weekly. Americans spend $1,200/year. 17 fast food statistics for 2026.
Walking Statistics 2026: How Much We Walk
114 million Americans walk for fitness, yet the average adult takes only 4,000 steps daily. 7,000 steps cuts all-cause mortality by 47%. 16 key stats.
Weightlifting Statistics 2026: Participation
32.1% of gym members train with free weights, yet only 32.9% of US adults meet muscle-strengthening guidelines. 16 weightlifting statistics for 2026.
Powerlifting Statistics 2026
Powerlifting has grown 700% in meets since 2010. Nearly 1M lifters are archived on OpenPowerlifting. Women now make up 31% of first-time competitors.
Yoga Statistics 2026: Who Practices and Why
Over 300 million people practice yoga worldwide. In the US, 16.9% of adults practice yoga, up from 5% in 2002. 16 sourced yoga statistics for 2026.
Swimming Statistics 2026: Participation Data
30 million Americans swim for fitness, yet 15% of adults cannot swim at all. 16 sourced swimming statistics for 2026 on participation, health, and safety.
Boxing Statistics 2026: Participation Data
8.9 million Americans boxed or trained MMA in 2024, up 6%. The US boxing gym market hit $1.6B. Six weeks of boxing cut systolic BP by 16 mmHg.
Cycling Statistics 2026: Riders and Trends
112 million Americans rode a bike in 2024. Cyclists face 47% lower all-cause mortality. Global cycling traffic is up 20% since 2019. 16 stats.
Body Image Statistics 2026
91% of women are unhappy with their bodies, 37% see self-esteem drop from fitness content, and negative body image predicts gym dropout. 16 key stats.
Burnout Statistics 2026: Rates and Causes
55% of U.S. workers report burnout in 2025, up from 38% in 2023. Burnout costs $322B in lost productivity yearly. 16 sourced burnout statistics for 2026.
Stress Statistics 2026: How Common It Is
76% of U.S. adults cite the nation's future as a stressor. Stress costs the economy $300B/year. 15 key statistics on how common stress really is.
Anxiety and Exercise Statistics 2026
Anxiety disorders affect 301 million people worldwide. Just 36.9% of U.S. sufferers receive treatment. Exercise reduces anxiety risk by up to 49%.
Depression and Exercise Statistics 2026
280 million live with depression globally. Regular exercise cuts risk by 25% and rivals antidepressants - backed by 14,170-participant trials. 16 stats.
Mental Health and Exercise Statistics 2026
Over 1 billion people live with a mental disorder. Exercisers report 43% fewer poor mental health days. 17 stats on the exercise-mood link.
Calories Burned Walking: Data by Pace 2026
A 155-lb person burns 300-500 calories walking 10,000 steps. Brisk walking (3.5 mph) burns 40% more than a slow stroll. 16 sourced walking calorie stats.
Average Calories Burned Per Day 2026
Adults burn 1,600-3,000 calories daily. BMR accounts for 60-75% of that total, NEAT varies up to 2,000 kcal, and trackers miscount by up to 93%.
Average Calorie Intake Per Day 2026
Americans report ~2,093 kcal/day, yet actual intake may exceed 3,600 kcal. 55% of US calories come from ultra-processed food. 16 stats for 2026.
Average Body Weight by Age 2026
The average US man weighs 199 lbs, the average woman 172 lbs - both near all-time highs. 16 stats on body weight by age, sex, and trend.
Average Waist Size by Age 2026
US men average 40.6 inches and women 38.5 inches. Over 54% of adults exceed the abdominal obesity threshold. 16 stats on waist size by age for 2026.
Average Weight for Height Chart 2026
US men average 199 lbs at 5'9", women 172 lbs at 5'3". Over 72% of adults are overweight. 16 stats on healthy weight ranges by height for 2026.
Average BMI by Age and Country 2026
The average adult BMI in the US is 29.3 - just below obese. Globally, 1 in 8 people have obesity. These 16 stats reveal the full picture.
Average Body Fat Percentage by Age 2026
US women average 39.9% body fat, men 28.1%. Healthy ranges are 14-24% for men and 21-31% for women. 16 body fat statistics for 2026.
Average Pull-Ups by Age 2026
The average man does 5-8 pull-ups; women average 1-3. Only 5% of people can do 10+ reps. See pull-up benchmarks by age, sex, and experience level.
Average Push-Ups by Age 2026
Men 20-29 average 22 push-ups; men 60+ average just 10. A 2019 JAMA study found 40+ reps cut cardiovascular risk by 96%. See all norms by age and sex.
Average Plank Time by Age 2026
Most adults hold a plank 30-60 seconds. College men average 110 sec; women 95 sec at the 50th percentile. Endurance drops ~10% per decade after 35.
Average 40-Yard Dash Time by Age 2026
The average untrained adult male runs the 40-yard dash in 5.5 seconds. NFL combine wide receivers average 4.44 s. See all benchmarks by age and sex.
Average Grip Strength by Age 2026
Men peak at 49.7 kg grip strength in their 30s; women at 29.7 kg. After 60, grip drops 20-25%. These 16 statistics reveal what your grip predicts.
Average Vertical Jump by Age 2026
The average adult male vertical jump is 16-20 inches; females average 12-16 inches. By age 75, jump power falls to 50% of your peak. 16 statistics.
Average VO2 Max by Age and Sex 2026
Men aged 20-29 average 48 ml/kg/min; women average 37.6. VO2 max drops 10% per decade and predicts lifespan better than cholesterol or blood pressure.
Average 10K Time by Age and Sex 2026
The average 10K time is 56 min overall - men average 46:43, women 54:13. Times vary by 30+ min across age groups. 16 key stats inside.
Average Half Marathon Time by Age 2026
The average half marathon time is 1:59:48 for men and 2:24:03 for women. Times peak in the 20s and rise 2.6-4.4% per decade after 50. 16 stats inside.
Average 5K Time by Age and Sex 2026
Men average 31:18 and women average 36:24 for a 5K. Times peak in the 20s then slow ~1% per year after 35. 16 key stats inside.
Average Marathon Time by Age and Sex 2026
Men average 4:32, women 4:59. Only 24% of finishers break 4 hours, and sub-3 accounts for just 4.5%. 16 sourced marathon time statistics for 2026.
Average Mile Time by Age and Sex 2026
The average adult man runs a mile in 9:03 and women in 10:21. Times peak at age 25-34, then fall ~1% per year. 17 stats across age, sex, and fitness level.
Average Resting Heart Rate by Age 2026
Normal resting heart rate is 60-100 bpm, but fit adults average 55-70 bpm. Each 10-bpm rise raises cardiovascular mortality risk by 8%. Data by age.
Gym Injury Statistics 2026: Weight Training Data
Weight training sends ~970,000 to U.S. ERs over 18 years, 90% involve free weights, yet lifting injures 0.24-1.0 per 1,000 hrs. 15 gym injury statistics.
Gym Anxiety & Intimidation Statistics 2026
50% of Americans feel gymtimidation, 65% of women avoid the gym over judgment fears, and 50% of non-members find the gym scary. 15 gym anxiety statistics.
Gen Z Fitness Statistics 2026: How They Train
73% of Gen Z use a gym, 47% of 2025's new gym joins were Gen Z, and 87% say workouts boost mental health. These 15 Gen Z fitness statistics for 2026.
Women & Strength Training Statistics 2026
Only 19.9% of women strength train, yet it cuts cardiac death risk 30% and NCAA women's participation hit 242,341. These 15 women in sports statistics.
Running Statistics 2026: Runners, Races & Times
Over 50 million Americans run, marathon finishers hit 432,562, and average marathon time fell to 4:34. These 15 running statistics map the 2026 data.
CrossFit Statistics 2026: Affiliates & Participation
CrossFit peaked near 15,500 gyms but fell below 10,000 by 2025, and Open sign-ups dropped 32% to 234,000. 15 sourced CrossFit statistics for 2026.
Home Gym Statistics 2026: Market & Ownership Data
The US home-fitness market hits $4.3B in 2026, ~33% work out at home, the average home gym costs $3,141. 15 sourced home gym statistics for 2026.
Sleep Statistics 2026: Recovery, Rest & Training
37% of US adults sleep under 7 hours and one week of short sleep cut testosterone 10-15%. 15 sleep statistics for 2026 on recovery and training.
Average Steps Per Day 2026: How Many People Walk
The global steps-per-day average is 4,961, US adults manage 3,000-4,000, and 7,000 steps cut death risk 47%. 15 sourced steps statistics for 2026.
Fitness Tracker Statistics 2026: Wearables Data
Wearable shipments hit 611M units in 2025, 21% of US adults wear a tracker, Apple Watch passed 200M users. 15 fitness tracker statistics for 2026.
Testosterone Statistics 2026: Levels & Decline
Testosterone drops ~1% a year after 30, young men's levels fell ~25% in two decades, and TRT prescriptions hit 11M. 15 testosterone statistics for 2026.
Muscle Loss & Aging Statistics 2026 (Sarcopenia)
Adults lose 3-8% of muscle per decade after 30, up to 50% of those over 80 have sarcopenia, and it cost the US $19B. 15 muscle loss statistics for 2026.
Supplement Industry Statistics 2026: Market Size
75% of Americans take supplements, the global market hit $209B in 2025, and users spend a median $50/month. 15 supplement industry statistics for 2026.
Creatine Statistics 2026: Usage, Safety & Gains
28% of non-athletes use creatine, and 652 studies found a 13.7% side-effect rate, identical to placebo. 15 creatine statistics for 2026 on use and safety.
Protein Intake Statistics 2026: How Much We Eat
71% of Americans try to eat more protein, the muscle-building threshold is 1.6 g/kg, yet 1 in 3 over 50 miss the RDA. 15 protein intake statistics for 2026.
Muscle Building Statistics 2026
Beginners can gain ~20 lb of muscle in year one, 10+ weekly sets maximize growth, 1.6 g/kg protein is optimal. 15 muscle building statistics for 2026.
Average Squat & Deadlift Standards 2026
The average male squat is 287 lb and deadlift 336 lb. See average squat and deadlift standards by bodyweight - beginner to elite - from 47M+ logged lifts.
Average Bench Press by Age & Bodyweight 2026
The average male bench press is 217 lb and female 111 lb. See the average bench press by age and bodyweight, plus why under 1% of people bench 225 lb.
Strength Standards 2026: Average Lifts by Weight
The average male bench is 217 lb, squat 287 lb, deadlift 336 lb. Strength standards by bodyweight, from beginner to elite, backed by 96M+ logged lifts.
Strength Training Statistics 2026
Only 30% of US adults strength train, 58% do none, and resistance training cuts mortality risk ~15%. 15 key strength training statistics for 2026, sourced.
Weight Loss Statistics 2026
49% of US adults try to lose weight, 55% want to slim down, and ~80% of diet weight loss is regained within 5 years. 15 weight loss statistics for 2026.
Obesity Statistics 2026
US adult obesity is ~40%, over 1 billion people worldwide have obesity, and US obesity medical costs near $173B. 15 obesity statistics for 2026.
Sedentary Lifestyle Statistics 2026
US adults sit ~9.4 hours a day, and 10.6 hours marks a heart-risk threshold even for active people. 14 sedentary lifestyle statistics for 2026.
Physical Activity Statistics 2026
31% of adults worldwide miss activity guidelines, only 22.5% of US adults meet both targets, inactivity costs $300B. 15 physical activity statistics.
New Year's Resolution Statistics 2026 (Fitness)
Around 96M US adults resolve to get fit, exercise is the #1 resolution at 25%, and ~80% quit by mid-January. 15 new year resolution statistics.
Workout Consistency Statistics 2026: Why People Quit
80% abandon fitness resolutions by mid-January, 50% quit the gym in 6 months, and tracking doubles results. 15 workout consistency statistics for 2026.
Workout Statistics 2026: How Often People Train
Only 47% of US adults meet aerobic guidelines, 24% hit both targets, and gym-goers train about twice a week. 15 workout statistics for 2026, all sourced.
Fitness App Statistics 2026: Market & Usage
The fitness app market hit $12B+ in 2025, apps were downloaded 858M times, and revenue jumped 24%. 15 fitness app statistics for 2026, all sourced.
Gym Membership Statistics 2026: Cost & Churn
A record 77 million Americans hold a gym membership, but 50% quit within 6 months and 67% go unused. 15 gym membership statistics for 2026, all sourced.
Fitness Industry Statistics 2026: Size & Growth
The fitness industry hit $112B+ globally, US membership reached a record 77 million, and revenue grew 8%. 15 fitness industry statistics for 2026.