Key findings:
The State of Mind study shows the link between exercise and mental health. The more people move, the higher their State of Mind score is likely to be.
ASICS State of Mind study: Brazil
See how Brazil’s results compare with the global research findings.
1. State of Mind score by level of physical activity.
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Global
2. State of Mind score and level of physical activity by generation.
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Brazil
3. People think that 30 minutes of exercise is the minimum amount required to experience an uplift. ASICS’s research shows that 15.09 minutes could be all it takes.
Global & Brazil
Amount of exercise people in Brazil think is needed for an uplift.
ASICS research
Actual amount of exercise needed for an uplift based on ASICS research.
Further findings:
State of Mind Index in Brazil
Brazil’s overall State of Mind score is 64/100 and is ranked 7th out of the 16 markets surveyed.
State of Mind Index by Gender
In Brazil, women have a lower State of Mind score than men.
State of Mind Index by City
Brasilia ranks as the Brazilian city with the highest State of Mind score.
Activity levels:
Minutes of Physical Activity a Week
People in Brazil exercise on average for 160 minutes per week (which is 9th out of the 16 markets surveyed).
Median Activity by Gender
Women in Brazil exercise on average for 45 minutes per week less than men.
Most Popular Activities
Walking is the most popular activity in Brazil, followed by running and strength training.
Move your mind, uplift the world.
Thousands of people have already contributed to ASICS’s Uplifting Minds research using the Mind Uplifter™ tool to quantify the impact of movement on the mind. See the difference movement makes to your own mental state.