GoLocalTV: Providence Ranked 28th for Fitness, Elorza Calls for Improvement

GoLocalTV: Providence Ranked 28th for Fitness, Elorza Calls for Improvement

New rankings released this week show that Providence ranks 28th among the top 50 cities in the US for fitness. Who is number 1?

The new rankings from the American College of Sports Medicine ranks Washington, DC as the most fit city in the country.

Just as the rankings were being released, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joined with Recreation Director Mike Stephens in announcing new initiatives to improve the fitness of Providence's children.

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GoLocalTV's Kate Nagle was at the announcement with Elorza and Stephens.

 

 

Rankings: for American Cities

The top ranked cities in the US for fitness are:

1. Washington DC

2. Minneapolis - St. Paul

3. San Diego

4. San Francisco

5. Sacramento

6. Denver

7. Portland

8. Seattle

9. Boston

10. Hartford

28. Providence

50. Indianapolis

See the full rankings and the report HERE