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: France
See how France’s results compare with the global research findings.
1. State of Mind score by level of physical activity.
France
Global
2. State of Mind score and level of physical activity by generation.
Global
France
3. People think that 30 minutes of exercise is the minimum amount required to experience an uplift. ASICS’ research shows that 15.09 minutes could be all it takes.
Global & France
Amount of exercise people in France 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 France
France’s overall State of Mind score is 62/100 and is ranked 11th out of 16 markets surveyed.
State of Mind Index by Gender
In France, women have a lower State of Mind score than men.
State of Mind Index by City
Paris ranks as the French city with the highest State of Mind score.
Activity levels:
Minutes of Physical Activity a Week
People in France exercise on average for 240 minutes per week (which is 2nd out of 16 markets surveyed).
Median Activity by Gender
Women in France exercise on average for 90 minutes per week less than men.
Most Popular Activities
Walking is the most popular activity in France, followed by cycling and cardio training.
Move your mind, uplift the world.
Thousands of people have already contributed to ASICS’ 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.