Fitness I.Q. Test
Turns out a study by Nautilus Inc. showed a large percentage of Americans were misinformed about general fitness and nutrition topics. Test your knowledge by clicking start below. When you are finished share the fitness quiz and see how your friends do!
Most Americans failed this fitness quiz
Although many Americans are fitness conscious, a survey released in 2015 by Nautilus, Inc. found that many lack knowledge basic fitness, health, and nutrition. Overall, the respondents scored 42%, which marked a failing grade. In April 2015, 1,038 men and women in the United States ages 18 and older responded to a survey that assessed their nutrition, health, and fitness knowledge. If you wish to test your fitness knowledge, take the same test above.
Among the respondents, 74% did not know the correct daily sugar intake for adults or the number of calories needed to burn to lose a pound of fat. In addition, the survey revealed significant misunderstanding regarding weight training for women. The lack of knowledge was similar across age and gender; however, the younger respondents scored better than the older ones: 48% of young adults (18-24 years) scored the highest as a group; 36% of seniors (65+ yrs.) as a group, performed at the bottom; 42% of men and women were equally misinformed.
The survey revealed some common misconceptions about health, diet and exercise. Almost half, 45% thought that weight training turns fat into muscle. Confusion existed regarding healthy protein choices; only 39% of the respondents were aware that eggs are a heart-healthy source of protein. In regard to the best time of day to get the most effective workout.
The results underscored that while there is plenty of room for improvement, there are several bright spots. Many respondents (73%) know that walking a mile or running a mile does not burn the same number of calories; while 67% understand that resting heart rate is a good indicator of aerobic fitness. More than half (57%) correctly identified examples of functional fitness exercises.
Nautilus CEO Bruce Cazenave noted, “This survey clearly shines a light on the confusion that remains and demonstrates that there are still improvements to be made in enabling people to make informed choices. At Nautilus, we focus on inspiring others to pursue a healthy lifestyle, encouraging them to engage in a fitness plan they can stick with and offering products to support their efforts.”
