Mexico’s long work hours and fatigue are increasingly limiting physical activity, as new labor data intersects with rising job mobility, retention challenges, and generational demands for flexibility.
Official statistics show that work has become the primary reason Mexicans do not exercise, even as employee turnover intentions reach historic levels. Business leaders and labor analysts say the convergence is reshaping how companies approach productivity, benefits, and workforce design.
Data from Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) shows that 32.2% of physically inactive adults cited lack of time due to work or study, as well as fatigue, as the main reason for not exercising in 2025. The findings come from the latest edition of the Sports Practice and Physical Exercise Module (MOPRADEF).
In 2025, 44.5% of Mexicans aged 18 and older reported engaging…
