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How 'fit' is your city? See if it ranked in the top 15 fittest cities across the US.
Updated July 22, 2025, 2:14 p.m. ET
When measuring the nation's collective fitness, the good news is Americans are more likely to take a brisk walk, play pickleball or lift weights.
However, the ACSM American Fitness Index 2025 ranking of the nation's fittest cities, also found some worrisome trends. Air quality deteriorated and more people struggled to afford healthy, nutritious food.
People can view the full annual report that ranks the nation's 100 most populous cities to see how their community fared on indicators such as public green spaces, access to parks, recreational areas, basketball hoops and bike lanes. The report also grades personal health measures such as obesity rates, fruit and vegetable consumption, mental health, sleep and smoking rates.
Angelina Katsanis, REUTERSHowever, the ACSM American Fitness Index 2025 ranking of the nation's fittest cities, also found some worrisome trends. Air quality deteriorated and more people struggled to afford healthy, nutritious food.
People can view the full annual report that ranks the nation's 100 most populous cities to see how their community fared on indicators such as public green spaces, access to parks, recreational areas, basketball hoops and bike lanes. The report also grades personal health measures such as obesity rates, fruit and vegetable consumption, mental health, sleep and smoking rates.
15. San Jose, California
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14. Plano, Texas
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13. Boston, Massachusetts
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12. Irvine, California
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11. Chicago, Illinois
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10. San Diego, California
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9. Sacramento, California
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8. Atlanta, Georgia
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7. Madison, Wisconsin
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6. Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5. Denver, Colorado
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4. San Francisco, California
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3. Seattle, Washington
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2. Washington, D.C.
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1. Arlington, Virginia
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