As a leader in sports medicine and exercise science, ACSM uses its research expertise to provide the 2015 American Fitness Index report as a reliable measure of community fitness for the country’s 50 largest metropolitan areas.

Cities that ranked near the top of the index have more strengths that support healthy living and fewer challenges that hinder it.

The opposite is true for cities near the bottom of the index.

Walter R. Thompson, PhD, discusses the 2015 American Fitness Index Report and why it's important for you and your family members.

Click HERE to listen to Part 2 of the interview.