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: India
See how India’s results compare with the global research findings.
1. State of Mind score by level of physical activity.
India
Global
2. State of Mind score and level of physical activity by generation.
Global
India
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 & India
Amount of exercise people in India 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 India
India’s overall State of Mind score is 74/100 and is ranked 2nd out of the 16 markets surveyed.
State of Mind Index by Gender
In India, women have a significantly higher score than men.
State of Mind Index by City
Ahmedabad ranks as the Indian city with the highest State of Mind score.
Activity levels:
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).
Median Activity by Gender
Women in India exercise on average for 150 minutes per week less than men.
Most Popular Activities
Walking is the most popular activity in India, followed by cricket and yoga/pilates.
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.