It seems like everywhere you look in Colorado, you’re bound to see someone riding their bike, jogging or striking a yoga pose at your local park. It turns out that these movers and groovers might be onto something, as Colorado is considered to be one of the healthiest states in the country! Certain cities and areas in Colorado have been acknowledged nationally for their healthy lifestyle, and we have the scoop on 5 of the picks!
- Fort Collins
Flickr/Charles Willgren With ample outdoor activities including hiking, biking and award-winning fitness centers, it’s no wonder that more than 80% of Fort Collins residents lead a healthy lifestyle (complete with regular exercise and smart food choices)!
- Denver
Flickr/Larry Johnson Not only are Denverites active on a regular basis, 61% of residents are considered to be in “excellent or very good” physical health, with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes and asthma.
- Boulder
Flickr/Carolannie… Considering Boulder has some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country, it’s no wonder the locals are constantly outside exploring!
- Colorado Springs
Flickr/Cathy McCray The proof is in the print: Men’s Fitness magazine named the Springs the second “Fittest City in America,” Hellawella called it the 3rd most “Fitness-Focused City” and Fox News said it was one of the Top 10 “Least Obese Metro Areas” in the nation.
- Crested Butte
Flickr/eskimo_jo A study conducted by the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation found that Crested Butte’s Gunnison County had the second highest longevity in the country with an average lifespan of 81.65 years for men–and with all of the incredible skiing, hiking and biking nearby, it’s no surprise!
Do you call any of these healthy locations your home?
Flickr/Charles Willgren
With ample outdoor activities including hiking, biking and award-winning fitness centers, it’s no wonder that more than 80% of Fort Collins residents lead a healthy lifestyle (complete with regular exercise and smart food choices)!
Flickr/Larry Johnson
Not only are Denverites active on a regular basis, 61% of residents are considered to be in “excellent or very good” physical health, with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes and asthma.
Flickr/Carolannie…
Considering Boulder has some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country, it’s no wonder the locals are constantly outside exploring!
Flickr/Cathy McCray
The proof is in the print: Men’s Fitness magazine named the Springs the second “Fittest City in America,” Hellawella called it the 3rd most “Fitness-Focused City” and Fox News said it was one of the Top 10 “Least Obese Metro Areas” in the nation.
Flickr/eskimo_jo
A study conducted by the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation found that Crested Butte’s Gunnison County had the second highest longevity in the country with an average lifespan of 81.65 years for men–and with all of the incredible skiing, hiking and biking nearby, it’s no surprise!
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