2023 Quick View

The ACSM American Fitness Index celebrates healthy, active lifestyles and encourages city leaders to make local changes to promote these behaviors. Explore the city comparison tool to see how your favorite city ranks.

    Actively Moving America to Better Health

        For a complete list of cities and the full rankings click here.

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Overcoming Barriers to Healthy Eating

Healthy eating plays an important role in our overall well-being. According to the 2023 American Fitness Index, just 29.5% of adults in the 100 largest… Read more

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Listen to Your Heartbeat: Empowering Women with Knowledge

Did you know heart disease is the #1 killer of women, claiming more lives than all forms of cancer combined? High blood pressure accounts for… Read more

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Breathe Easier | Smoking Cessation Resources for Better Health

Only 20  minutes after your last cigarette, your heart rate and blood pressure begin to drop. Within a few  days, the carbon monoxide level in… Read more

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The Built Environment and Physical Activity

It has been well-established that physical activity and/or exercise can help to reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular… Read more

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