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What Loving or Hating Gym Class Reveals About Your Adult Fitness Habits: Iowa State Study

Did you eagerly await gym class each week, or did you strategically book orthodontist appointments to skip it?

A study from Iowa State University reveals that attitudes toward physical education in school often endure into adulthood, allowing us to spot lifelong gym enthusiasts and avoiders with ease.

Loved gym class?
You thrived on burning off energy through sports and activities. As an adult, you're likely still active, enjoying a wide range of physical pursuits.

Dreaded gym class?
The locker room dread, tough teachers, and being picked last—if that sounds familiar, you probably still steer clear of sports today.

Exceptions exist, but for most, this pattern ticks like clockwork.