By constructing more parks to help residents get active and launching farmers' markets to encourage wholesome nutrition, many U.S. cities are striving to promote healthy lifestyle.

Explore the top 5 fittest American cities according to ACSM American Fitness Index-maybe you'll find the right city for your active lifestyle!

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Explore the top 5 fittest American cities according to the ACSM American Fitness Index.

1. Minneapolis, Minnesota

14.6% of city land is dedicated to parks.

Minneapolis has more tennis courts, golf courses, and ball diamonds per capita than the target goal in the American Fitness Index.

2: Washington, D.C.

27.5% of the population eats 5+ servings of fruits/vegetables per day.

More of Washington D.C.’s population walks or bikes to work than the target goal in the American Fitness Index.

3: Portland, Oregon

Park-related expenditures per capita in Portland: $151.00

Portland residents explore 57,325 different running trail routes.

4: San Francisco, California

60.5% of San Francisco’s population is in excellent health.

With more farmers’ markets per capita than ACSM’s target goal, San Franciscans enjoy fresh local fare after hitting the yoga studio--talk about Zen!

5: Denver, Colorado

Over half of Denver’s population—55.8%—is moderately active.

Denver residents can enjoy 355 hiking trails within nearby Rocky Mountain National Park’s 415 scenic square miles.

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SOURCES:

http://www.americanfitnessindex.org/docs/reports/2013_afi_report_final.pdf

http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/www/groups/public/@cped/documents/webcontent/wcms1p-104637.pdf

http://www.mapmyrun.com/us/portland-or/

http://voices.yahoo.com/top-ten-most-popular-landmarks-denver-colorado-5386873.html

http://www.injinji.com/trail.html/

http://www.injinji.com/run.html/

http://www.injinji.com/yoga.html

http://www.injinji.com/compression.html

http://www.injinji.com/sport.html