Virginia Moves Up in Fitness Rankings—Arlington Named Fittest City
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Virginia Moves Up in Fitness Rankings—Arlington Named Fittest City
Things are really shaping up in the commonwealth. Arlington was selected again this year as the nation’s fittest city by the American College of Sports Medicine.
“Arlington, Virginia, continues its long-standing position as the nation’s fittest city, reflecting strong performance across multiple indicators including physical activity levels, access to parks and recreational facilities, and supportive transportation infrastructure,” the group said.
The American College of Sports Medicine’s index measures personal health behaviors, chronic disease outcomes, community infrastructure, and environmental factors to “provide a comprehensive picture of how well cities promote fitness and well-being.”
Arlington is noted for its network of bike and pedestrian pathways that make it easy to get around by biking, walking, or running.
“It’s great for outdoors greenery—a combination of the urban and suburban environment,” a cyclist named Jerry told the Daily Signal during a pit........
