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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.