Lexington: "America's 'Most Sedentary' city"

[easydoesit]

Well, Men's Health seemed to think higher of Lexington just 3 years ago when it ranked our fitness as being 81 out of (I guess) 100. Although we are the most sedentary city now, in 2008 we finished 4th in their Life rank category so we must live longer despite sitting on our arses.

The Best Places to Live: Men's Health.com

Just goes to show you some pencil pushers look at a few statistics and make less than scientific rankings based on it. No doubt Lexington is less active than some bigger cities but I find it hard to believe it ranks last. Also, people from rural areas come to Lexington for medical treatment. If you believe the poorer, more rural areas significantly contribute to CDC care then Lexington's numbers would obviously be skewed to more of a Kentucky ranking rather than a Lexington ranking. Seems to make more sense since Kentucky, as a state, is often ranked in the top 5 for obesity rates but just like anything else within a state you can find pockets that diverge from the norm. Kinda like how Chicago is a great but the state of IL isn't, for example.

Sure is nice, though, to see some posters trying to flex their e-penis by posting pics of their own slice of heaven. If you have a bike and know anything you would have seen Lexington's newly opened trail - Legacy Trail. But everyone can go back to saying Lexington doesn't offer anything.

Legacy Trail (KY) | Kentucky Trails | TrailLink.com

[lexingtongal]

One of the most obvious factors in their latest ranking that could skew things is DVT. With Lexington being the medical hub for a large part of the state we get the sickest patients.

[the-writer-guy]

That sucks in general, but that does NOT mean YOU have to be like them! Go and get fit and perhaps others will follow your lead!

[EclecticEars]

Originally Posted by lexingtongal

One of the most obvious factors in their latest ranking that could skew things is DVT. With Lexington being the medical hub for a large part of the state we get the sickest patients.

Right, but I'm sure that while the number of non-Lexington residents being admitted into those hospitals is very numerous, it is still a drop in the bucket when weighed against and considered with Lexington's 300,000+ residents.

[rnc76]

Originally Posted by EclecticEars

Right, but I'm sure that while the number of non-Lexington residents being admitted into those hospitals is very numerous, it is still a drop in the bucket when weighed against and considered with Lexington's 300,000+ residents.

What about the 30,000 students that walk to class everyday? My guess is they weren't taken into consideration because most aren't permanent residents. I think for the South/Midwest, Lexington would probably be in the middle of the pack.

[EclecticEars]

Stephen Colbert even did a spoof on this issue:


Lexington KY - Laziest City In USA - YouTube