Description
The ACSM American Fitness Index® (Fitness Index) celebrates healthy, active lifestyles and encourages city leaders to make policy and system changes to promote these behaviors. The Fitness Index ranks the largest 100 cities in the United States on a composite of health behaviors, health outcomes, community infrastructure, and local policies that support a physically active lifestyle. Reaching an average of 355 million people annually, the Fitness Index stimulates community action and advocacy based on scientific data. The ACSM American Fitness Index Advisory Board provides input on the development and growth of the Fitness Index.
Eligibility
The ACSM American Fitness Index Advisory Board is comprised of ACSM experts with a vested interest in the fields of public health and physical activity to support the mission of the signature initiative.