Summary
A study by Nursa ranked U.S. states based on fitness using health and lifestyle data from various sources. Vermont, Massachusetts, and Washington emerged as the fittest states, while Louisiana, Mississippi, and West Virginia were among the least fit. The study considered factors like obesity, smoking, exercise, and availability of gyms and walking routes.
Key Facts
- Nursa ranked all 50 states on fitness using 10 health indicators.
- Vermont ranked first with high exercise rates and low smoking and obesity levels.
- Massachusetts and Washington followed, both with strong exercise statistics.
- Louisiana had the lowest score, with high obesity and smoking rates.
- The study used data from sources like the CDC and the Apple Heart & Movement Study.
- Southern states generally had lower fitness rankings.
- 10 metrics included obesity, smoking, sleep, diet, inactivity, and infrastructure like gyms.
- The data used in the report was current as of February 19.
