News: The Fittest People in the U.S. Are…

The American College of Sports Medicine recently released a report confirming a clear trend: the healthiest U.S. residents live in the healthiest cities, Washington D.C., Minneapolis-St. Paul and San Diego being the top 3.

What makes these cities so health friendly? Researchers list several determining factors. These places have a strong urban infrastructure that provides residents with multiple opportunities to be active and eat well. They’re pedestrian friendly, have easy-to-access parks, recreation facilities, farmer’s markets, and more. See if you can take advantage of what YOUR city has to offer. If not, you can still make the most of resources at home.

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Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us News: The Fittest People in the U.S. Are... The American College of Sports Medicine recently released a report confirming a clear trend: the healthiest U.S. residents live in the healthiest cities, Washington D.C., Minneapolis-St. Paul and San Diego being the top 3. What makes these cities so health friendly? Researchers list several determining factors. These places have a strong urban infrastructure that provides residents with multiple opportunities to be active and eat well. They’re pedestrian friendly, have easy-to-access parks, recreation facilities, farmer’s markets, and more. See if you can take advantage of what YOUR city has to offer. If not, you can still make the most of resources at home. Leyla Shamayeva Editor, About.com Health 10 Most Dangerous Cities You Shouldn’t Walk In By Wendy Bumgardner Walking Expert READ NOW   Share 11 Ways to Walk Safely At All Times By Wendy Bumgardner Walking Expert READ NOW   Share You CAN Make Your Own Home Gym – Here’s How By Chris Freytag Weight Training Expert READ NOW   Share The Workout that Only Needs a Staircase By Paige Waehner Exercise Expert READ NOW   Share TRENDING NOW • How to Start Being Active (Even If You Have Diabetes) • Why Exercising Outdoors Can Help You Live Longer • Weight Loss and Fibromyalgia: The Challenges You Can Overcome • Don’t Worry If You Wake Up At Night – It’s Normal! • This Diet Can Improve Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms • The Sure-Fire Ways to Prevent a Stroke • How to Get a Copy of Your Medical Records Advertisement About Health   |   Follow Us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved