Denver ranks 9th in the #100FitCities rankings. ⛰️ City and County of Denver 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: fal.cn/3Af5u

What exactly makes a city "fit"? Elevance Health's Chief Health Officer Shantanu Agrawal shares more about this year's ACSM American Fitness Index and how whole health impacts cities' scores with 7News DC. #100FitCities wjla.com/good-morning-w…

Oakland, CA enters the Top 10 in the #100FitCities rankings this year at No. 10! City of 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: fal.cn/3Ahcx

"Arlington, you’re fit. The 2023 ACSM American Fitness Index, 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." Northern VA Magazine bit.ly/43Roy1X

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: fal.cn/3Aml2

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: brnw.ch/21wBZVe

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: brnw.ch/21wC5hs

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 Melissa Wehnert Roti: brnw.ch/21wCcbb

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: brnw.ch/21wD4zo Elevance Health Foundation

🚴 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: brnw.ch/21wD5gU

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: brnw.ch/21wDcBw

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: brnw.ch/21wDjHN

🍂 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 🤯 brnw.ch/21wDnmr

Honored to be part of this important conversation on healthy communities! ACSM American Fitness Index American College of Sports Medicine New England ACSM Westfield State University Elevance Health #activetransportation #healthequity linkedin.com/events/activel…

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: brnw.ch/21wDZw7 #Halloween2023

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: brnw.ch/21wE10e

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 brnw.ch/21wEiDu

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. More + resources brnw.ch/21wFy1X

Help school-aged kids stay active with these activity guidelines from ACSM American Fitness Index. #PE #PhysEd #physio #activekids #motorskills #healthykids

For future updates on the American Fitness Index, follow American College of Sports Medicine and #100FitCities