Studies have shown that physical activity has therapeutic effects on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by reducing disease activity, improving intestinal symptoms and positively impacting quality of life. In addition, exercise is helpful in offsetting potential muscle wasting and osteoporosis resulting from glucocorticoids. However, it is unclear if physicians consistently inquire about exercise in IBD patients. This study evaluated the frequency that physical activity was discussed in IBD patients managed at a university gastroenterology practice.