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Few West Virginians are unaware that sedentary lifestyles can contribute to all kinds of health problems -- heart disease, diabetes, obesity and joint pain, to name some. But being informed and doing something about it are two different things.
In fact, a recent look at the percentage of adults who have reported doing no physical activity or exercise other than their regular jobs in the past 30 days places West Virginia tied with Kentucky for fourth worst in the nation.
America's Health Rankings Public Health Impact report shows 30.5% percent of Mountain State residents report no exercise or physical activity over 30 days. (Ohio is 10th, with 26.5%).
Colorado, on the other hand, is head of the class, with only 16.7% of residents not getting exercise or physical activity outside their daily jobs.
What do they have that we don't have? Sure, the mountains are a little taller, but so what. We're not talking about hiking to the top of Pikes Peak every day, here. There are exercise classes at senior centers and churches. We've got plenty of outdoor options.
But making those opportunities available does not mean residents will take advantage of them.
No, folks, that part is up to you. All it takes is a choice.
Once you make it, there are wild and wonderful workout opportunities everywhere.
Enjoy!