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ASICS State of Mind study: India

See how India’s results compare with the global research findings.

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.

1. State of Mind score by level of physical activity.

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India


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2. State of Mind score and level of physical activity by generation.

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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.

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Global & India

Amount of exercise people in India think is needed for an uplift.

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ASICS research

Actual amount of exercise needed for an uplift based on ASICS research.

Further findings:

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State of Mind Index in India

India’s overall State of Mind score is 74/100 and is ranked 2nd out of the 16 markets surveyed.

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State of Mind Index by Gender

In India, women have a significantly higher score than men. 

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State of Mind Index by City

Ahmedabad ranks as the Indian city with the highest State of Mind score.

Activity levels:

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Minutes of Physical Activity a Week

People in India exercise on average for 270 minutes per week (which is the most  out of the 16 markets surveyed).

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Median Activity by Gender

Women in India exercise on average for 150 minutes per week less than men.

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Most Popular Activities

Walking is the most popular activity in India, followed by cricket and yoga/pilates.

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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.