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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070209/...e/fittest_city
SUE MAJOR HOLMES, Associated Press Writer
Thu Feb 8, 8:09 PM ET
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Albuquerque's mayor says the city has a lot of options to keep people fit — everything from gyms to hiking and biking.
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And because of those options, "Albuquerque is a very fit city," Mayor Martin Chavez said.
New Mexico's largest city was listed as the fittest city in the United States in March's issue of Men's Fitness magazine, up from a 13th-place showing last year.
"Albuquerque is turned on, and recognition like this just fuels that phenomenon," Chavez said. "Nothing succeeds like success, or I guess you could say nothing is better than fitness."
The magazine's nonscientific survey of 50 cities listed Seattle as No. 2 in the most-fit rankings, followed by Colorado Springs; Minneapolis; Tucson, Ariz.; Denver; San Francisco; Baltimore; Portland, Ore.; and Honolulu.
It's Top 10 fattest cities are Las Vegas, Nev., up from No. 2 last year; San Antonio, Texas; Miami; Mesa, Ariz.; Los Angeles; Houston; Dallas; El Paso, Texas; Detroit; and San Jose, Calif.
"This is not a scientific list; this is a commonsense list," said Neal Boulton, editor of Men's Fitness. He said he puts out the fittest and fattest lists each year for one reason — "to motivate folks to look at simple things in their lives they can do to be healthy."
America is always going to be a fast-food nation where people have long commutes and busy lives, he said. But instead of a soft drink during the commute, they can choose water; instead of a fast-food snack, they can eat almonds, he said.
His survey examines lifestyle factors in each city: fast-food restaurants per capita, availability of gyms or bike paths, commute times, how much television watching Nielsen records, federal health statistics on obesity-related injuries and illnesses.
"I can draw attention to the way we're living," Boulton said.
And he wants the lists to be a call to arms for mayors and governors.
"There's a consciousness among mayors that they can motivate the population and go beyond the PR.," he said. "It's more than just having a mayor run the marathon. That doesn't motivate people. What motivates people is starting a Fit City program. ... It takes action."
Chavez points to the neighboring state of Colorado and its largest city, Denver, as doing a good job of marketing indoor and outdoor recreation.
Albuquerque is beginning to tout its recreation as well, particularly 10,678-foot Sandia Mountain on the city's eastern flank and the cottonwood forest, or bosque, that runs along the Rio Grande through the heart of the city.
"Our mountain is right here if you're a runner, a hiker, a mountain biker," Chavez said. "We have a marvelous bosque that runs through heart of city. ... I've always thought we had more assets than they do, but we haven't developed those assets. We're doing that now."
Albuquerque also is beginning to develop recreation-related jobs, so recognition as a fit city brings an economic advantage, he said.
"Less tangible, but no less meaningful, is the way people see us: 'We didn't know about that about Albuquerque.' ... Those things change the way people see us, make us more investment-worthy and friendly," Chavez said.
Albuquerque — where about 40 percent of the population is Hispanic — has plenty of Mexican restaurants, a cuisine not known for its low-fat content.
Chavez said the traditional American diet is high in fat, "not just Mexican food but every good food."
However, nearly every restaurant offers some heart-healthy menu items, and Chavez said fit Albuquerque residents choose those.
"All Mexican food is healthy," he joked. "That's my story and I'm sticking to it."
I like my meat thick.
We may be #2 but we can be the best if we really work at it. I still BELIEVE.
Orale.
you are also a couple of hours too late
At least Las Vegas has an excuse. They have all the food specials to bring in the gamblers. When I lived there, it was 99 cent breakfasts, and all you can eat buffets for $2.99. S ust used to have the Steak and Lobster tail for $5.99 every now and then. It's hard not to get fat in that city.
word son fat es give the best head
From what I here they got rid of alot of those because they found out people would spend the same amount of money no matter what they charged for food.
I was in Vegas back in November, and things have definitely changed since I lived there. The food was still cheaper than anywhere else you'll visit, but the "holy " eye-popping food specials were mostly gone in the big casinos. I guess they figured free tails will bring em in no matter what.
Did Frenchie voters go to the casinos?
Seriously. Some people just aren't funny. You should stop trying to pull it off.
You on the other hand are able to make everyone laugh without even trying! Props!
You're too funny Manny. You're always trying to play like I'm nothing, yet you're one of the first ones to come piling on whenever there's a "bash Brewski" session going on. Nice to know that you're one of the fan club.
Yet I'm smart enough to know coaches vote on reserves. Funny how that works, huh?
is johnny blaze asian?
Yeah there may be some fatties here, but a lot of the ladies are.
I don't keep up with the all star game or how players get in. It's a joke of a game that doesn't matter, and I never watch it. Guess that definitely makes you smarter than me.
I have 10k which was a really underated sports drink in my opinion
Oh, it's not just that - it's countless other things.Guess that definitely makes you smarter than me.
Whatever helps you sleep at night. But if I'm so inferior to you, why did you feel the need to keep responding?
Wow. I'm quite popular tonight. Nice to know that I can still get the fan club riled up when I want to. Mouse aint got on me. I get the same results with only one screen name.
Back at ya sugar s.
I've heard rumors, but you'll have to ask him yourself.
HEB brand sports drink is the closest flavor I can find to all sport
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