China Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 America's fittest city is...Baltimore? Home of crab cakes tops annual survey; Chicago named 'fattest' Updated: 10:00 a.m. ET Jan. 6, 2006 BALTIMORE - When an annual survey named Baltimore the fittest city in America, many Charm City residents had the same response: You gotta be kidding. Sure, people here are known for eating lots of seafood, but are crab cakes and deep-fried lake trout the staples of a healthy diet? “I think it’s probably the most mis-fit city in America,” said Charisse Bailey as she dug into a typical Baltimore lunch: fried red snapper on thick white bread, with a side of french fries and a beer. The city’s skyline is dotted with neon signs advertising Domino sugar, Utz potato chips and National Bohemian beer. And while many neighborhoods, such as Fells Point and Federal Hill, have been transformed by an influx of young professionals, a Friday night visit to either reveals a culture that revolves around drinking and greasy food. Nevertheless, Men’s Fitness magazine placed Baltimore at the top of its annual list of cities where fitness is king, ahead of Honolulu (No. 2 for the second consecutive year), San Francisco (No. 7) and last year’s winner, Seattle (No. 8). The fattest city in America for 2006 is Chicago, taking over the dubious honor from Houston. Last year, Baltimore was closer to Houston than it was to Honolulu, checking in as the 25th-fattest city in the Men’s Fitness tally. How could such a turnaround be possible in the span of a year? Men’s Fitness editor Neal Boulton is quick to point out that the survey is far from scientific, and he says it took additional factors into account this year that worked in Baltimore’s favor. Among them: the amount of public park space, access to health care, air quality, the relatively small number of fast-food restaurants and the leadership of Mayor Martin O’Malley. Boulton says Baltimore has become safer, more prosperous and more conducive to fitness. “Baltimore is a paragon of urban renewal. That’s why it’s the fittest city, that’s why it’s the comeback city,” he said. Boulton says he also reduced the importance of climate in the survey, which is one reason Baltimore squeaked ahead of Honolulu. 'Baltimore lives on junk food' Rival magazine Men’s Health had a different take on Baltimore. In its current issue, the magazine ranks Baltimore 93rd on its list of the “100 Best Cities for Men,” with grades of “F” in health and quality of life and “C+” in fitness. San Francisco tops the Men’s Health survey, and Honolulu is No. 2. Click on the link for the full article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 You ever seen a drug addict in person? Skinny as can be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted January 6, 2006 Author Share Posted January 6, 2006 Nice one. But, the title was fittest city in America. Skinny is not fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiebear Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I call B.S. this same thing last year had it in the TOP 25 of the Fattest. NO chance they went from worst to first in 1 years time... can't be done. What they did this year is take into effect everything EXCEPT a persons weight into account this year.... B.S.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted January 6, 2006 Author Share Posted January 6, 2006 I call B.S. this same thing last year had it in the TOP 25 of the Fattest. NO chance they went from worst to first in 1 years time... can't be done. Well later in the article they note that a competing magazine rated Baltimore as 93rd. Quite a disparity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 LOL. I've been to Baltimore many times. Fit it isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Punani2 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 What a total crock of BS.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter's Better Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Milwaukee made top 10? HA! .. total joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrmangos02 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 baltimore has the highest chlamydia rate. i know i cant spell it correctly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manichispanic Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 they wouldve been americas fittest city a a long time ago, but siragusa was still under contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drockvb Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Running from the cops will make you fit. JK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Washington Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 va beach is one of the fittest cities? i guess that makes since. i'm from the area and it had the highest percentage of pretty girls with no T and A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chomerics Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Milwaukee made top 10? HA! .. total joke. My thoughts exactly. . . Milwaukee fit? I guess they've never been there :laughL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyRules Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I live just outside of Baltimore and I can tell you this is total B.S...not even close. We've got so many "heavy hitters'' around town they have to widen the door at city hall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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