When it comes to athletic activities, American men prefer individual sports over group/team endeavors. According to SGMA International's recent analysis of the Superstudy® of Sports Participation (conducted by American Sports Data), 14 out of the 15 most popular sports for men in the U.S. are individual 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 | |
| 1. | Fishing (Freshwater/Other) – 15+ days/year |
9,169,000 |
| 2. | Free weights: Barbells – 100+ days/year |
8,484,000 |
| 3. | Free weights: Dumbbells – 100+ days/year |
7,878,000 |
| 4. | Stretching – 100+ days/year |
7,569,000 |
| 5. | Calisthenics – 100+ days/year |
6,748,000 |
| 6. | Fitness Walking – 100+ days/year |
6,626,000 |
| 7. | Billiards/Pool – 25+ days/year |
6,381,000 |
| 8. | Running/Jogging – 100+ days/year |
6,209,000 |
| 9. | Weight/Resistance Machines – 100+ days/year |
5,812,000 |
| 10. | Basketball – 52+ days/year (25+ in 2002) |
5,640,000 |
| 11. | Golf – 25+ days/year | 5,552,000 |
| 12. | Treadmill Exercise – 100+ days/year |
5,375,000 |
| 13. | Hunting (Shotgun/Rifle) – 15+ days/year |
4,327,000 |
| 14. | Day Hiking – 15+ days/year |
4,260,000 |
| 15. | Bowling – 25+ days/year |
3,783,000 |
