Fittest Cities in America - San Antonio (yard, work)

[samvp]

I think people are confusing fit with weight. This list isn't about body fat percentage. But cynics need only an inch.

[dba07]

Originally Posted by TexHwyMan

Well, it wasn't a survey per se. It was an analysis of what folks were posting:

Its calculations are based on user activity such as fitness-related status updates, gym check-ins, use of fitness apps, and fitness-related life events added to a person's timeline between January 1, 2013, and March 31, 2013 in cities with at least 200,000 Facebook users.

Although it's still anecdotal, it was a "blind" collection of data (those being surveyed didn't know) so it's also somewhat empirical. Like samvp said, it's no better or worse than other methodologies.

I disagree, it is a terrible methodology. The sample is pretty flawed, as facebook users are significantly different than non users in the sense that their lives are more public than non users. They're more 'vocal' online and not representative of the population at large.

Second, I absolutely reject the premise that talking about health and fitness is an indication of actual fitness. I see tons of fat people talking about their workouts, dietary changes, etc. as they try to improve themselves. Many are not successful, and thus still fat.

[TXEX06]

Originally Posted by samvp

That's about as incorrect as one gets. I know plenty of gym rats who check in on Facebook.

I guess I could make an incorrect generalization about the incorrect generalization you made but I won't.

Let me correct my statement. Myself and all my friends who workout on a regular basis do not check-in at the gym or post about going to the gym.

Sounds like you and ryne have very interesting who friends who post about the gym and check-in at the gym on a regular basis. Very exciting news!

[rynetwo]

Originally Posted by TXEX06

Let me correct my statement. Myself and all my friends who workout on a regular basis do not check-in at the gym or post about going to the gym.

Sounds like you and ryne have very interesting who friends who post about the gym and check-in at the gym on a regular basis. Very exciting news!

I'd like to think of them as annoying friends!

[TexHwyMan]

Originally Posted by dba07

I disagree, it is a terrible methodology. The sample is pretty flawed, as facebook users are significantly different than non users in the sense that their lives are more public than non users. They're more 'vocal' online and not representative of the population at large.

Even if that's true, that's not limited to San Antonio, so unless San Antonio has a higher percentage of residents overall that are on Facebook (not likely), then we don't gain an advantage that would skew the numbers for us. In other words, it's an even playing field for all cities.

[TexHwyMan]

BTW, this isn't the first time SA has been on a "fittest" list. Last year we were on Men's Fitness' fittest list (albeit in the last spot):
The Fittest and Fattest Cities in America - Men's Fitness - Page 2

[dba07]

Originally Posted by TexHwyMan

Even if that's true, that's not limited to San Antonio, so unless San Antonio has a higher percentage of residents overall that are on Facebook (not likely), then we don't gain an advantage that would skew the numbers for us. In other words, it's an even playing field for all cities.

Actually no, I'd throw it out completely, as the results are meaningless.

[TexHwyMan]

Originally Posted by dba07

Actually no, I'd throw it out completely, as the results are meaningless.

As are the results from pretty much all such lists.

[prim8]

We ain't fat, we ain't nothin!

"Weird Al" Yankovic - Fat - YouTube

[dba07]

Originally Posted by TexHwyMan

As are the results from pretty much all such lists.

Agreed!