physically inactive people

[ˈfɪzɪkli ɪnˈæktɪv ˈpiːpəl]
noun phrasepl: N/A (already plural)
pessoas fisicamente inativas
1. individuals who engage in little or no regular physical exercise or movement; those who lead sedentary lifestyles
Physically inactive people have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.
Pessoas fisicamente inativas têm maior risco de desenvolver doenças cardiovasculares.
2. groups or populations characterized by minimal physical activity levels
The study focused on physically inactive people aged 40 and above.
O estudo se concentrou em pessoas fisicamente inativas com 40 anos ou mais.
In Brazil and the USA, the term is primarily used in medical, public health, and fitness contexts. With rising obesity rates and non-communicable diseases, this demographic has become a focus of health campaigns and policy discussions in both countries. The term is clinical and non-judgmental in professional settings, though casual alternatives like 'sedentary people' or 'couch potatoes' are used informally.
NYC Slang
couch potatoes, desk jockeys (informal)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sedentary peopleinactive individualspeople with low physical activitynon-exercising people
Antonyms / Antônimos
physically active peopleathletesactive individualsexercise enthusiasts

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pessoas fisicamente inativas
most common formal usage in medical and health contexts
Rio de Janeiro
pessoas sedentárias
informal alternative, commonly used in casual speech
São Paulo
pessoas com baixa atividade física
technical/medical terminology preferred in health institutions
Portugal
pessoas fisicamente inativas
same as Brazilian Portuguese, formal health/medical context

Related Words

sedentary lifestylephysical inactivityexercisefitnesshealth riskscardiovascular disease

Related Idioms & Phrases

lead a sedentary lifestyle
be glued to the couch
live a desk-bound existence
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