Top 10 Fittest Baby Boomer Cities in America

 

The cities were identified based on a survey that evaluated factors contributing to a fit and active lifestyle as people age. Cities were rated on life expectancy, cardiovascular health, and reported stress levels of baby boomers, as well as access to local health care and fitness resources.

“Baby boomers have redefined aging by their strong desire to maintain mobility and independence and live healthy, active lifestyles well into their 50s and beyond,” said APTA member Alice Bell, PT, DPT, GCS. She explained, “Living in a fit city for baby boomers means you have many fitness and health care resources at your disposal—including access to physical therapists. Working with your physical therapist is an important part of maintaining and restoring motion, staying fit and active, and preventing injury as you age.”

Based on the survey’s criteria, the top 10 fittest cities for baby boomers are:

1. San Jose, CA
2. Minneapolis, MN
3. San Francisco, CA
4. Denver, CO
5. Boston, MA
6. Salt Lake City, UT
7. Washington, DC
8. Seattle, WA
9. San Diego, CA
10. Raleigh, NC

SOURCE American Physical Therapy Association

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