Are you thinking of relocating to another city? Before you contact your real estate agent, you need to decide first on the 
city that is best for you and your family. Why not try to live in any of the healthiest and fittest states, according to a study conducted by the American Fitness Index? If you still don’t have a clue, then here are 11 of the fittest and healthiest cities in America, where you can live life to the fullest:
St. Paul, Minneapolis
The city of St. Paul takes the top spot from perennial top-notcher Washington, D.C. This Minneapolis city is heralded as the “healthiest and fittest” city in the United States because of the high rate of people walking and biking their way to work. The cities’ features, such as farmer markets, playgrounds, golf courses, and dog parks are also some of the reasons why it is considered the healthiest in all of the U.S. St. Paul also has a law forbidding residents from smoking in public places.
Washington, DC
Washington may have been dislodged by St. Paul from the top spot, but the residents still haven’t changed their healthy ways. Washingtonians are renowned for eating well, and their penchant for buying foods from organic markets and stores. Residents also keep themselves fit by engaging in exercises daily. Running is a popular sport in Washington, where trails such as the Rock Creek Park are filled with citizens engaging in healthy lifestyles.
Boston, Massachusetts
Bostonians are health nuts. In a study, 80% of the residents claimed to have exercised in the past month. 47% of these respondents consider themselves living a moderately active lifestyle. People here favor walking or biking to their workplaces as well. With a huge number of farmers’ markets in the city, it is no surprise that Boston has low rates of obesity and diabetes.
Portland, Oregon
Just like other healthy cities, Portland is famous for its huge parks, high number of health facilities, and huge number of farmers markets. Portland residents also prefer walking or biking to work than taking a bus or a train. Despite these, the city’s ranking went down because of the lack of children’s playgrounds, swimming pools, and recreational areas for residents.
Denver, Colorado
Denver had it easy. After all, the city is near the many recreational areas in the Rockies. About 61% of Denver residents are at the prime of their health. With the many swimming pools, dog parks, recreational facilities, and tennis courts in the city, it comes as no surprise that most Denver residents are less likely to suffer from diabetes or be obese.
San Francisco, California
San Francisco boasts of a lot of healthy produce, and a wide array of farmers’ markets, that’s why it’s in the top 10 bracket of the American Fitness Index study. With the residents’ preference for walking or biking to work, it is no wonder why they are less prone from suffering from obesity and diabetes.
Hartford, Connecticut
A lot of Hartford residents are in tip-top shape, many thanks to the high numbers of swimming pools, golf courses, and recreational facilities in the city. The high income level of the city is also reflected in the easy access of primary health care services and the high number of residents with health insurance.
Seattle, Washington
This northwestern city remains fit because its residents opt to buy produce from farmers markets. They also prefer to take the bike or walk instead of driving to work. Although the city has a small number of parks and recreational facilities, the big number of tennis courts and dog parks counteract it.
Virginia Beach, Virginia
As an affluent city, Virginia Beach has a lot of health care facilities, and about 90% of its residents boast of medical insurance. Apart from these, Virginia Beach is rich with tennis courts, ball diamonds, playgrounds, and parks.
Sacramento, California
The city’s proximity to Central Valley, the hub of fresh produce, accounts to the many healthy eaters in the area. Although the residents are more obese and tend to smoke more than those from other areas, Sacramento boasts of a large number of parks, playgrounds, and swimming pools.
San Jose, California
Neighboring San Jose, California is just one notch shy of the top 10 list. Although this is the case, San Jose remains to be a healthy and happy city, making it a top choice for those who wish to start raising a family.
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