A lot of our health and fitness regime depends on the city or place we live in. You could be living a healthy life style and have all the amenities in your healthy home but how healthy is your neighborhood?
A healthy city or place can be determined by various benchmarks such as smoking and drinking rates, obesity, diabetes, asthma, availability of health care, recreational facilities and farmer’s market for organic daily produce. Realty firms today have a lot of customers who have healthy living as one of the things on their list. Homebuyers are eager and interested to know how many recreational parks, health care centers, and gyms are close to their dream home.
Minneapolis- St. Paul
The twin cities have been consistently ranked on top of the list on various surveys and studies. It has some great biking trails and the city administration is committed to provide the right fitness infrastructure to its citizens. Chain of lakes is a downtown park that offers people to take out their canoes and go on a beautiful 2 mile canoeing trip. The twin cities enjoy the best fresh produce in the country and have the highest number of farmer’s market.
Washington, DC
Our national capital takes the second spot. Residents in the city are known to be active and the administration encourages everyone to stay fit by introducing innovative programs like the capital bikeshare program. Under this program, residents and tourists get access to 2,500 bicycles across the city. Eastern Market has also been an important contributor for keeping the city fit and healthy. It’s a great source for buying fresh produce.
Portland, OR
Heading down to the West Coast and its Portland in the third place. Portland has a very distinct characteristic: Forest Park is one of the biggest and protected wilderness areas in any of the US cities. It gives you an opportunity to unleash your adventurous side and explore the outdoors on foot or on a bike. Portlandians also enjoy more than 10,000 acres of public parks.
San Francisco, CA
It’s low smoking rate and a concentrated effort to bring healthy food to its schools has earned itself the 4th place. The local restaurants in the bay area serve delicious organic food delicacies. If you’re found of cooking, head over to Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and grab some local produce.
Denver, CO
Denver has lots of clean air, lots of biking tracks, hiking trails, and several ski slopes. It’s a paradise for adventure lovers. Residents of Denver often head out to Front Range Trail. It’s a quick 30 minute drive from the city and offers various options for keeping yourself active and engrossed in fitness activities. If you’re lucky you can even spot the American bison at the Genesee Park.
Cities like Oklahoma City, Detroit, San Antonio and many others still need to put in a lot of efforts in keeping their residents fit and in top shape. However, you can still work indoors or follow some great fitness lessons available online or enroll yourself at a local gym or health club.
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