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: United Arab Emirates
See how the UAE’s results compare with the global research findings.
1. State of Mind score by level of physical activity.
UAE
Global
2. State of Mind score and level of physical activity by generation.
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UAE
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 & UAE
Amount of exercise people in the UAE 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 the UAE
The UAE's overall State of Mind score is 68/100 and is ranked 4th out of 16 markets surveyed.
State of Mind Index by Gender
In the UAE, women and men have the same State of Mind score.
State of Mind Index by City
Dubai ranks as the UAE city with the highest State of Mind score.
Activity levels:
Minutes of Physical Activity a Week
People in the UAE exercise on average for 180 minutes per week (which is 4th out of 16 markets surveyed).
Median Activity by Gender
Women in the UAE exercise on average for 30 minutes per week less than men.
Most Popular Activities
Walking is the most popular activity in the UAE, followed by running and football/soccer.
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.