Not all Americans take their exercise seriously. In fact, the national average for regular exercise decreased slightly to 51.6 percent in 2013 from 52.7 percent in 2012, according to a Gallup report.

Frequent exercise declined at least marginally in 31 states in 2013 compared with 2012, while it increased in 19 states.

Gallup noted the states most and least likely to have adults who exercise frequently — defined as exercising three or more days a week for at least 30 minutes.

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