Have you ever wondered what cities were deemed to be the healthiest here in America? Which city do you think made the number one spot? Well, you do not have to wonder any longer because Mindbody + Classpass annual Wellness Index, a study that takes a holistic look at Americans’ relationship with wellness, has been released! And guess what, Atlanta has made the list again!!! Let’s get into it!
The Top 10 Healthiest Cities in America are as follows:
10. Tampa Florida
9. Oakland, CA
8. New York, NY
7. Los Angeles, CA
6. Albuquerque, NM
5. Chicago, IL
4. Atlanta, GA
3. San Diego, CA
2. Miami, FL
1. San Francisco, CA
The study was based on several factors such as rest, stress, exercise, alcohol intake, whether they smoke or not, closeness with family, and spiritual fulfillment.
No doubt, after reading the article, you can see that most of the cities prioritized exercise and getting the proper rest. Top exercise activities were pilates, strength training, and yoga! In addition, many residents in these top cities avoid too much drinking and smoking altogether!
I wanted to point out a few things from the number one city, San Francisco. Residents in this city spend an average of $331 per month on fitness, beauty, and wellness. More than half of the residents work out at least 90 minutes or more per week, they get at least 7-8 hours of sleep per night, and they have the highest number of non-smokers in the U.S. We can see why this city comes in at number one!
It’s true, in order to stay well in the world we live in today getting enough rest, moving our body, limiting smoking and alcohol, maintaining good, healthy relationships with friends and family, and staying spiritually fulfilled is extremely important to our overall health and wellbeing.
If you would like to read the full article, and I suggest you do, you can access it here.
