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Exercising more tops list of New Year’s resolutions for 2026: Survey
A YouGov poll shows 25% of U.S. adults prioritize exercising more for 2026, overtaking saving money, which led with 26% in 2025.
- Beginning December 9, polling of 1,104 U.S. adult citizens by YouGov revealed exercise became the top New Year’s resolution for 2026, chosen by one-quarter of Americans.
- Compared with last year, the ranking shifted as saving more money topped the list in 2025 with 26 percent while exercise stood at 22 percent, YouGov found.
- Demographic splits show younger Americans far more likely to set resolutions, with 43 percent of younger adults planning one versus 21 percent of older Americans, and nearly four in 10 are very likely to follow through throughout the year.
- Few Americans prioritize political engagement or new-career moves as YouGov found just 4 percent plan to become more politically involved, while 8 percent intend to start a new hobby and 8 percent to look for a new job in the coming year.
- Other commonly cited goals combine emotional, physical and financial priorities, with nearly a quarter wanting to focus on being happy as the calendar edges closer to 2026.
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