Activity LevelsCompared to activity levels nationwide, Northwest Indiana area adults are less likely to engage in physical activity, including light/moderate physical activity, vigorous physical activity or any type of leisure-time activity.
| Physical Activity & Fitness | NW IN | US | HP2010 | Significance vs. U.S. | Significance vs. HP2010 |
| % No Leisure-Time Physical Activity | 31.5 | 26.8 | WORSE | ||
| % Light/Moderate Physical Activity | 13.8 | 18.4 | 30 | WORSE | Does NOT Meet Goal |
| % Vigorous Physical Activity | 31.5 | 36.3 | 30 | WORSE | indeterminable |
| Age-Adjusted Heart Disease Deaths/100,000 | 257.3 | 240.8 | 213.7 | WORSE | Does NOT Meet Goal |
| % Received Advice on Exercise in Past Year | 39.8 | 36.6 | similar |