Appleton Area Ranks Among Top Places to Get Fit in 2020
The Greater Appleton area/Fox Cities ranks in the top 25 most fitness-friendly places in the United States for 2020, according to SmartAsset.
New year's resolutions often revolve around improving one's their overall wellbeing, be that physical, financial, spiritual, or otherwise. Appleton has been named among the "Most Fitness-Friendly Places for 2020" by SmartAsset, making it the perfect place to get – or stay – in shape in 2020.
SmartAsset reviewed data of 317 metro areas in five metrics: percentage of residents who walk or bike to work, fitness professionals per 10,000 workers, fitness establishments per 10,000 establishments, percentage of restaurants that are fast food, and average hourly wage of personal trainers. A financial website, the study also considers affordability. Read the complete rankings here. This is the company's sixth annual study of the most fitness-friendly places in America.
This ranking follows other recent accolades, top rankings for Appleton, and notable rankings for other Fox Cities communities.
The Fox Cities, Greater Appleton area is home to a 100+ miles of trails, indoor recreation and outdoor recreation venues, dining options with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, fitness-related events, and more, making it a fitness-friendly place.