ACSM American Fitness Index

The American Fitness Index ranks the 100 most populous cities in the US on indicators of health and fitness. #100FitCities

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For future updates on the American Fitness Index, follow @ACSMNews and #100FitCities

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Help school-aged kids stay active with these activity guidelines from @ACSMFitIndex. #PE #PhysEd #physio #activekids #motorskills #healthykids

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Feeling overwhelmed this holiday season? Try fighting seasonal stress with physical activity!

Research shows even small amounts of activity can help reduce stress, enhance your mood, improve sleep and strengthen your immune system.

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20 min after your last cigarette your heart rate & bp begin to ⬇️. After a year your risk of heart attack ⬇️ significantly 🚭

Despite many health benefits, 12.6% of residents in the #100FitCities smoke. We've collected the top smoking cessation resources https://t.co/3nE6QZHzxg

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Research has shown that a community's built environment (e.g. bike lanes, accessible parks, sidewalks) can positively affect residents' physical activity levels and overall health.

Learn more in our latest blog post: https://t.co/OEEhRm5s5y

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Keep yourself and loved ones safe during Halloween-related activities this year!

Follow these tips to be safe, seen and social this spooky season 👻

Download the infographic: https://t.co/AcpHKm9i8u

#Halloween2023

[Melissa Wehnert Roti @MelissaRoti]

Honored to be part of this important conversation on healthy communities!
@ACSMFitIndex @ACSMNews @NEACSM @WestfieldState @ElevanceHealth #activetransportation #healthequity
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🍂 Fall is here & there's no better time to get active outdoors!

DYK that just 20 mins/day of exposure to natural environments decreases stress & improves cognitive function, blood pressure, mental health, physical activity & sleep? Talk about ROI 🤯
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Have you ever gone to sleep at night and woke up the next day feeling groggy and unrested? Or not be able to fall asleep at all due to stress? Learn about the connection between stress and sleep, and how physical activity can improve both: https://t.co/R389TG1n96

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Plan ahead to keep yourself and loved ones safe during Halloween-related activities this year!

Follow these tips to be safe, seen and social this spooky season 👻

Download the infographic: https://t.co/Ml0someCuZ

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🚴 Getting sufficient physical activity could prevent:
➡️ 1 in 12 cases of diabetes
➡️ 1 in 15 cases of heart disease
➡️ 1 in 10 premature deaths

Learn more in the #100FitCities report: https://t.co/OFVPgjKNG9

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Fitness saves — and not just lives! 90% of U.S. health care costs are due to chronic diseases, which can be addressed with physical activity & other wellness interventions.

#100FitCities report: https://t.co/kXkap2WItz
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Urban green spaces such as parks are essential in building a sense of community that can have a positive impact on both physical and mental health. #100FitCities

Read the blog about the "green third place" by @MelissaRoti: https://t.co/MmppLuSLLQ

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Getting sufficient physical activity could prevent 1 in 12 cases of diabetes, 1 in 15 cases of heart disease and 1 in 10 premature deaths. Learn more: https://t.co/NORferHCFZ

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The 2023 ACSM American Fitness Index rankings of #100FitCities show that 6 in 10 adults in the U.S. have a chronic disease, and 4 in 10 have 2+ chronic diseases.

Learn more: https://t.co/YpEnfDCMjf

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DYK just 20 minutes a day of exposure to nature ⬇️ stress & improves cognitive function, blood pressure, mental health & sleep?

Our latest blog explores how access to natural environments can ⬆️ mental health, physical activity & reduce chronic disease: https://t.co/WurkUq9UuJ

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What exactly makes a city "fit"? @ElevanceHealth's Chief Health Officer @SAgrawalMD shares more about this year's @ACSMFitIndex and how whole health impacts cities' scores with @7NewsDC. #100FitCities https://t.co/3s9y1iIHSe

[Rosslyn, Virginia @RosslynVA]

"Arlington, you’re fit. The 2023 @ACSMFitIndex, an annual report published by the American College of Sports and Medicine and the Elevance Health Foundation, named Arlington the fittest “city” in the country for the sixth consecutive year." @NorthernVAMag https://t.co/SF1a5rWZ39

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Oakland, CA enters the Top 10 in the #100FitCities rankings this year at No. 10! @Oakland has a far higher walk score than average, a whopping 75.3 compared to the 100-city average of 48.1. 👟

Learn more about the new top 10 city: https://t.co/f6LlF5EcRj

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Denver ranks 9th in the #100FitCities rankings. ⛰️
@CityofDenver earned a personal health score of 75.5, only a few points lower than that of this year’s winner, Arlington, VA (81.3).

Learn more & see how your city ranks: https://t.co/TjghmwelbA