Mindbody has released its annual Top 10 Healthiest Cities in America report as part of its 2022 Mindbody Wellness Index.
The annual Mindbody Wellness Index analyzes several factors, including workout habits, commitment to sufficient sleep, stress levels, connection to community, spirituality and other wellness behaviors and attitudes. It surveyed 16,000 adults in the 50 most populated U.S. cities, and ranked those cities from healthiest to least.
This year's Top 10 Healthiest Cities in America are:
- Miami
- Los Angeles
- San Diego
- Atlanta
- Washington, D.C.
- San Francisco
- San Jose, CA
- Austin, TX
- Seattle
- Raleigh, NC
Miami ranked highest regarding residents who exercise at least once a week, as well as those who exercise for 90 minutes or more per week. According to the survey, Miami residents also ranked as the least stressed, most well-rested and most connected to community.
Los Angeles moved up from 7th place in 2021 to 2nd place. It ranks 3rd in residents who feel spiritually fulfilled, boasts a high number of non-smokers and has a high number of residents who exercise at least 90 minutes per week.
Raleigh, North Carolina, jumped up the list from 28th to 10th place this year. This is due to the fact that its residents made significant strides toward incorporating healthier habits, decreasing excessive alcohol consumption and exercising at least 90 minutes per week.
"As the wellness industry comes together to rebound, almost 80% of people agree that wellness is more important than ever. And, with that, we are seeing the definition of wellness change as Americans place more emphasis on non-physical dimensions of wellness, such as mental, social and intellectual," said Josh McCarter, Mindbody CEO. "Miami serves as an example of this evolution with the highest number of residents that feel connected to their community, which is a strong component of social wellness."
