Washington DC named the fittest city

Which City Is America’s Fittest?

Nation’s Capital Is Fittest City in U.S., According to American College of Sports Medicine

By Miranda Hitti
WebMD Health News

Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD

May 26, 2009 — Washington, D.C., tops the American College of Sports Medicine’s new list of America’s fittest cities.

The list is based on personal factors — including the percentage of residents who smoke, are obese, get regular physical activity, eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables per day, and have conditions such as diabetes and heart disease — and on local resources, such as parks, farmers’ markets, number of primary health care providers, and crime rates.

Data came from sources including the CDC, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the nonprofit Trust for the Public Land.

Here is how the cities ranked:

1. Washington, D.C.
2. Minneapolis-St. Paul
3. Denver
4. Boston
5. San Francisco