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Walking is Number One With Seniors
Superstudy® 1999

Most Popular Sports for Seniors
Based on "Frequent" Participation
(Age 55+)

Activity

1999

1. Walking (Recreational) - 52+ days/year

9,647,000

2. Fitness Walking - 100+ days/year

6,483,000

3. Stretching - 100+ days/year

3,228,000

4. Treadmill Exercise - 100+ days/year

2,560,000

5. Golf - 25+ days/year

2,268,000

6. Bowling - 25+ days/year

2,114,000

7. Swimming (Recreational) - 52+ days/year

1,952,000

8. Fishing (Freshwater/Other) - 15+ days/year

1,708,000

9. Free Weights: Hand Weights - 100+ days/year

1,660,000

10. Camping (Recreational Vehicle) - 15+ days/year

1,552,000

Data from the yearly  Superstudy® conducted by American Sports Data, Inc. on sports participation.  The study data was analyzed by the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA).

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