Whether taking a run around Sloan’s Lake, biking Cherry Creek Trail or climbing a fourteener, Denverites are an active bunch. According to the ACSM American Fitness Index, Denver is the fourth-fittest city in the United States.
The study ranked the top 100 cities for fitness in the country based on individual and community metrics. The insights revealed that over 82% of residents in the Mile High City exercised within the last 30 days. Over half the population meets aerobic activity guidelines, with nearly 70% of people sleeping more than seven hours a day, according to the study.
“Physical activity is essential to human health,” Dr. NiCole R. Keith, president of the American College of Sports Medicine, said in the study. “It is imperative that policymakers, educators, health care providers, and public health officials communicate the importance of physical activity and provide direction on methods to safely be physically active.”
The study claims that about 90% of Denverites can walk to a park in under 10 minutes, but the city’s community score lagged behind its personal health score. The community score ranked No. 26 in the nation, lowered by the poor air quality and lack of a physical education requirement.
Despite Denver’s lower score as a community, Abbie Mood, a yoga instructor who has lived in several states and currently resides in Glendale, said she’s noticed how active Coloradans are.
“Colorado definitely has a reputation for being a fit…
