People get out and do things year-round, rain or shine. Smoking isn't popular, although alcohol and junk food are. Perhaps Pike Place Market, with stand after stand of fresh fish and produce, exerts a positive influence. The climate is the worst among the 20 fittest cities. Weather aside, the setting is stellar, with 22 lakes and 11 beaches within its limits.
Many homes are close to parks.
Lucia says the analysis gives cities an idea of areas they can work on. They can do things like support the development of parks, walking and bicycle trails and recreational facilities. Eight out of 10 people said junk-food places.