MIAMI.- After the excesses of the Christmas and New Year festivities, losing those extra pounds and resuming a healthy lifestyle is part of the challenges for 2024. In some cities in the United Statesthe lifestyle is much more active than in others, according to a report by personal finance website, WalletHub.
The study analyzed the 100 largest cities in the country on 35 metrics that encompass the monthly gym feethe bicycle score in the entity and the average number of physically inactive adults, in order to determine which of them have the best conditions to promote a healthy way of living.
According to this evaluation, Honolulu, in Hawaii, with a score of 63.09 points, is the city that has the most favorable conditions for exercising and having an active and healthy life. This is because it promotes more community sports activities than other cities, ranking first in baseball and volleyball fields, skate parks and tennis courts.
“Honolulu’s island paradise feel makes it easy for outdoor recreation to flourish. Even if you are not interested in traditional sports, the city’s proximity to the ocean allows easy access to swimming and surfing, and it is also the main city for hiking trails,” the report notes.
The best cities to have an active life
The second position is occupied by New York City, with a score of 61.51. The “Big Apple” allows its inhabitants to exercise while they go to their workplaces, restaurants and other nearby destinations. In addition, it is in first place for availability of dance schools, swimming classes, bicycle rental facilities, soccer fields and basketball hoops.
“New York ranks as the second most walkable city in the United States, and also offers many opportunities for organized recreation,” adds the analyst from WalletHubCassandra Happe.
Third place goes to Chicago, not Illinois, with an evaluation of 59.02 points. The “Windy City” is in first place for parks, which is quite good for children, especially when you take into account that childhood obesity is a growing problem in the country.
“Chicago sits right on Lake Michigan, so there are plenty of opportunities to swim and walk on the beach. Plus, it’s at the top of the pack when it comes to the availability of health clubs and pools,” Happe mentions.
The top five is completed by San Francisco and San Diego in California, with 58.03 and 57.21 points, respectively.
Where do Florida cities rank?
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends at least one hour of physical activity daily for children and young people, and 150 minutes a week for adults ages 18 to 64, to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.
The environment is undoubtedly essential to find recreational spaces, where exercising does not become a complication. According to this report, four Florida cities are among the 25 favorable for staying active.
Tampa ranks twenty-first with a score of 48.48; Orlando It is positioned in twenty-second place, with 48.50 points. The “beautiful city” has the largest number of sporting goods stores per capita.
While, Miami It is in twenty-third position with 48.38 points; and Jacksonville It is in twenty-fourth place, with a score of 48.32.
The ranking 25 is completed by:
- Las Vegas, in Nevada.
- Cincinnati, Ohio.
- Madison, not Wisconsin.
- Denver, Colorado.
- Atlanta, not Georgia.
- Los Angeles, in California.
- Minneapolis, a Minnesota.
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- Seattle, en Washington.
- Austin, Texas.
- Scottsdale, and Arizona.
- Washington, DC.
- Portland, Oregon.
- Sacramento, in California.
- Irvine, California.
- Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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Source: With information from WalletHub
