Fitness is the focus for millions of Americans. Thats the dominant theme of sports participation in the United States as 14 of the top 30 sports/activity categories are fitness-related. Thats the conclusion of SGMA Internationals analysis of the Sports Participation Topline Report (2005 edition).
Listed below are the top 30 sports/activities in the United States, based on overall participation in 2004.
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| 1. Bowling | 53.6 |
| 2. Treadmill Exercise |
47.5 |
| 3. Tent Camping | 41.6 |
| 4. Stretching | 40.8 |
| 5. Fitness Walking |
40.3 |
| 6. Freshwater Fishing (no fly) |
39.4 |
| 7. Day Hiking | 39.3 |
| 8. Running/Jogging |
37.9 |
| 9. Billiards/Pool | 36.4 |
| 10. Basketball | 34.2 |
| 11. Dumbbells | 31.4 |
| 12. Weight/Resistance Machines |
30.9 |
| 13. Hand Weights | 30.1 |
| 14. Golf | 25.7 |
| 15. Calisthenics | 25.6 |
| 16. Barbells | 24.1 |
| 17. Tennis | 18.3 |
| 18. Stationary Cycling (Upright Bike) |
17.9 |
| 19. RV Camping | 17.4 |
| 19. Abdominal Machine/Device |
17.4 |
| 21. Other Exercise to Music |
16.4 |
| 22. Elliptical Motion Trainer |
15.7 |
| 23. Fitness Swimming | 15.6 |
| 24. Hunting (Shotgun/Rifle) |
15.2 |
| 25. Horseback Riding | 14.7 |
| 25. Ice Skating | 14.7 |
| 27. Outdoor Soccer | 14.6 |
| 28. Softball (Regular/Slow Pitch) |
14.3 |
| 27. Table Tennis | 14.3 |
| 30. Target Shooting (Rifle) |
14.1 |
This information has been abstracted from the annual Superstudy of Sports Participation conducted by American Sports Data, Inc., which monitors more than 100 sports and fitness activities. SGMA Internationals Sports Participation Topline Report (2005 edition) can be downloaded from www.SGMA.com.
