The Fittest Cities in America — And What Fitness Operators Can Learn From Them

What actually makes a city “fit” — and what does that mean for the fitness industry? Dr. Stella Volpe joins All Things Fitness and Wellness to unpack the 2026 ACSM American Fitness Index and the factors shaping physical activity across U.S. cities. The conversation goes beyond gym memberships and workout habits to look at the environments that influence whether people move in the first place: walkability, parks, infrastructure, access, community design and public policy. For fitness operators...