• 6:00pm is the most popular time for Americans to work out 

• Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the most popular days across the country 

• Nebraskans prefer a morning workout 

One of the more common reasons for not getting enough physical activity is not having enough time to go to the gym. Fitness experts FitnessVolt.com have analyzed attendance data for gym chains in each state in the US to reveal the most popular times that people workout.   

Many people just starting their fitness journey feel anxious about a busy gym. Knowing when the most people end up at the gym can help them to avoid that anxiety and find a pattern that works for them to stay healthy.   

The analysis shows that between 4pm – 7pm is the peak time period, with 7pm on Tuesdays being the overall busiest time to workout in Georgia. This is the latest time across all states.

According to the data, Tuesday is the most popular day to work out at the gym, with 20 states deciding it is the best time to hit the treadmill.  

Mid-week is a popular time, with 16 states choosing to work out on Wednesdays. The most popular time of day is after work, with the majority of states heading to the gym between 5:00pm and 6:00pm.