“In Buffalo, sometimes, summers can be pretty short, so making the most of it is a really great idea,” said Michelle Carbery, senior corporate wellness specialist with Independent Health.
Buffalo improves fitness ranking in 2021
Last year, Buffalo ranked 25th best in the country. For 2021, the Queen City is now 16th best in the country. Author: WGRZ Staff Updated: 11:19 PM EDT July 13, 2021
BUFFALO, N.Y. The pandemic changed almost every aspect of our lives and that includes our physical fitness.
Early studies show that last year people exercised less and had unhealthy diets, with an increase in obesity and stress. As things continue to return closer to normal many groups are encouraging people to get more active.
On that note, the yearly American Fitness Index is out. The American College of Sports Medicine puts together this report every summer to rank the 100 largest cities in America in terms of individual and community fitness.
Fitness in the Parks is returning to Western New York for its 10th season starting June 1, offering 15 types of fitness classes at 18 different outdoor locations.