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Average amount of time spent on sports, exercise and recreation in the United States

How much time does the average American spend on sport?

Answered by Niall McCarthy, 19.10.2012

In 2011, the average American spent 30 minutes per day on sports, exercise and recreation. This was slightly lower than 2010 and 2011, when Americans spent 31 minutes carrying out sporting activities over the course of the day. In 2011, statistics show that American men spent more time on sports and exercise than American women. Men exercised for an average of 39 minutes per day, compared to an average of 22 minutes per day for women.

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