Top 5 Most Fit Cities in the US

In this article, we are going to look at the top 5 most fit cities in the US. If you want to read more about the fittest cities in America and check out our detailed analysis of the health and fitness club market you can go to Top 20 Most Fit Cities in the US.

5. Irvine, CA

Overall Score: 75.9

Irvine is a city in Orange County, California. The city boasts over 120 sports courts, more than 80 athletic fields, and around 20 community parks. The city of Irvine is a master-planned city and it ranks among the top 5 most fit cities in the US.

4. Minneapolis, MN

Overall Score: 76.9

Minneapolis is a city in the US state of Minnesota. The city has around 180 parks and more than 50 miles of biking and walking paths. Minneapolis has 4 professional sports teams and is home to a number of athletic fields.

3. Seattle, WA

Overall Score: 77.5

Seattle is a seaport city in the state of Washington. The city boasts thousands of acres of parkland while also being surrounded by mountains and bodies of water. Seattle is home to a number of athletic fields and an extensive park system. The city of Seattle ranks among the top 3 most fit cities in the US according to the most recent reported data.

2. Washington, D.C.

Overall Score: 78.4

Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States of America and with a balance of healthy behaviors and community assets, the city ranks high among the top most fit cities in the US. There are a number of parks, gardens, athletic fields and recreation centers in the capital of the United States of America.

1. Arlington, VA

Overall Score: 83.1

Arlington, a city in the US state of Virginia, tops our list of top 20 most fit cities in the US. Arlington also ranked first in both the personal health subscore and the community/environment subscore in the ACSM American Fitness Index. The city boasts more than 40 baseball and softball fields, over 10 soccer fields as well as 6 multipurpose athletic fields. Sports facilities and recreational centers are spread across the city, which are used to host a variety of activities including sporting leagues and events at various levels.

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