America's seniors are getting in tip-top shape, so they can enjoy the great outdoors. According to SGMA International's recent analysis of the Superstudy® of Sports Participation (conducted by American Sports Data), 13 out of the top 15 most popular sports/athletic activities for seniors are fitness and/or outdoor pursuits. (This information is derived from the SGMA Superstudy of Sports Participation Volumes I, II and III [2004 edition].)
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Most Popular Sports for |
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| Activity |
Year 2003 |
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| 1. | Fitness Walking – 100+ days/year |
6,277,000 |
| 2. | Stretching – 100+ days/year |
4,011,000 |
| 3. | Treadmill Exercise – 100+ days/year |
3,059,000 |
| 4. | Golf – 25+ days/year |
2,966,000 |
| 5. | Fishing (Freshwater/Other) – 15+ days/year |
2,625,000 |
| 6. | Recreational Vehicle Camping – 15+ days/year |
2,189,000 |
| 7. | Free Weights: Hand Weights – 100+ days/year |
1,735,000 |
| 8. | Bowling – 25+ days/year |
1,647,000 |
| 9. | Weight/Resistance Machines – 100+ days/year |
1,493,000 |
| 10. | Day Hiking – 15+ days/year |
1,414,000 |
| 11. | Calisthenics – 100+ days/year |
1,161,000 |
| 12. | Fishing (Saltwater) – 15+ days/year |
1,147,000 |
| 13. | Free Weights: Dumbbells – 100+ days/year |
1,040,000 |
| 14. | Stationary Cycling: Upright Bike (Regular) – 100+ days/year |
1,031,000 |
| 15. | Hunting (Shotgun/Rifle) – 15+ days/year |
960,000 |
