Annual Best Walking Cities Competition

The American Podiatric Medical Association, in partnership with Prevention magazine, has just published the results of the annual Best Walking Cities Competition.  Topping the list this year was San Francisco. 

            The Best Walking Cities Competition takes an analytical look at the 100 largest metropolitan areas of the United States, and ranks them according to various categories, such as the amount of trails and public parks in a certain area, and the percentage of people that walk for fitness. 

            In addition to the objective analysis, a panel of nationally-recognized experts on the subject was asked to weigh in on the competition.  These experts were asked to weight the criteria, as well as to rank the cities on walkability. 

The top ten cities are:
1.      San Francisco, CA
2.      Boston, MA
3.      New York, NY
4.      Philadelphia, PA
5.      Chicago, IL
6.      Washington, DC
7.      Seattle, WA
8.      Honolul, HI
9.      Portland, OR
10.  Pittsburgh, PA

Walking is a very healthy activity, and one of the most popular forms of exercise out there.  It is easy to do, and has been shown to decrease the risk of heart disease, stroke, obesity, diabetes, and cancer.

To read more about the Best Walking Cities Competition, check out this link to the APMA website.  You can find out more about the results, including where your city falls on the list!

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