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Arlington Tops U.S. Fitness Index Amid Health Challenges

7/24/2025

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Arlington, Virginia, has claimed the title of the fittest U.S. city for the eighth straight year in the 2025 Fitness Index, with Washington, D.C., Seattle, and San Francisco trailing behind. Despite a rise in aerobic activity across 94 cities, the nation faces deteriorating air quality and growing food insecurity. Madison, Wisconsin, shines at seventh, while Milwaukee struggles at 47th.

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Arlington, Virginia, has claimed the title of the fittest U.S. city for the eighth straight year in the 2025 Fitness Index, with Washington, D.C., Seattle, and San Francisco trailing behind. Despite a rise in aerobic activity across 94 cities, the nation faces deteriorating air quality and growing food insecurity. Madison, Wisconsin, shines at seventh, while Milwaukee struggles at 47th.