Hitting the Gym or the Great Outdoors?

How do Americans work out? While hitting the gym is something that around a third of those who practice sports do at least occasionally, the Great Outdoors is also a major pull for people looking for some (light) physical exercise. According to a survey by Statista Consumer Insights, hiking is the most popular form of this type of exercise in America, with 27 percent of those who do sports engaging in it at least from time to time. Other popular outdoorsy pursuits are hunting and fishing (21 percent of sporty Americans do this) and cycling (also 21 percent). Running is slightly less popular at just 19 percent of respondents naming it as an exercise of choice.

At 33 percent, basketball is the most popular type of exercise on the list. The next most popular team sports are (flag) football (25 percent) and baseball/softball (19 percent). Another 22 percent of the survey's respondents said they liked to get a workout in by boogieing down on the dancefloor (or maybe just in their living room). Responses picked less frequently include soccer (17 percent), golf (15 percent) yoga or pilates (15 percent), tennis (12 percent) and badminton (12 percent).

However, 57 percent of Americans do not work out at all according to the survey.