For 3 years now Washington, D.C. Has ranked as out nations capitol of fitness! In a study that ranks the 50 top metropolitan areas Washington D.C. Has the lowest rate of smokers and the highest levers of physically active residence in the nation. With its offering of parks and recreational facilities that the population take advantage of will likely keep Washington D.C. At the top of the list for some time.
Key Takeaways:
- For the third year in a row, Washington, D.C., has nabbed the top spot in the annual American Fitness Index, which ranks the 50 biggest metropolitan areas in the country.
- Rounding out the top five after the nation’s capital are Minneapolis-St. Paul, Denver, Portland (Oregon), and San Francisco.
- Dead last? Indianapolis, due to low activity levels, a high smoking rate, and high instances of chronic and mental health issues.
“For the third year in a row, Washington, D.C., has nabbed the top spot in the annual American Fitness Index, which ranks the 50 biggest metropolitan areas in the country. Washington D.C. finds itself at no. 1 thanks to a low smoking rate, high activity levels (especially among commuters that tend to, say, bike or walk to work), and the easy access the city offers to a multitude of recreational facilities and parks. Rounding out the top five after the nation’s capital are Minneapolis-St. Paul, Denver, Portland (Oregon), and San Francisco.”
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