Reasons for doing exercise among Gen Z in the U.S. 2023

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Christina Gough,
Jun 24, 2025

A September 2023 survey on exercise habits in the United States revealed that around ** percent of Gen Z respondents were interested in pursuing fitness in order to feel confident in their bodies. Meanwhile, ** percent of Gen Zers wanted to exercise to create a better quality of life as they got older. 

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Most popular reasons for pursuing fitness among Gen Z respondents in the United States as of September 2023

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December 2023

Region

United States

Survey time period

August 31 to September 13, 2023

Number of respondents

506 respondents

Method of interview

Online survey

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