The Truth About Boise's Health Might Shock You

Nicely done, Boise! The findings of a recent study conducted by WalletHub have us revved up to hit the trails and up our one-rep-max.

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WalletHub's 2022 report indicates Boise is healthier than 80% of American cities. According to their survey released this spring, Boise outperforms metropolitan areas such as:

Long Beach, CA
Sacramento, CA
Tucson, AZ
Vancouver, WA
St. Petersburg, FL
Raleigh, NC
Yonkers, NY
Anaheim, CA
Virginia Beach, VA
Bridgeport, CT
Pearl City, HA
Jersey City, NJ
Tacoma, WA
Dallas, TX
Indianapolis, IN
Tallahassee, FL
Fresno, CA
Nampa, ID
North Las Vegas, NV

For greater context, you can view the results of WalletHub's April 2022 survey, Healthiest & Unhealthiest Cities in America, here.

Source: WalletHub

So congratulations, Boise! We're doing better than the majority of U.S. cities evaluated by the health survey, and that's awesome! To be honest, we're a bit surprised we didn't perform even better for a city that lives its life in the great outdoors.

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Our Boise is a town on the go-go-go. We're hiking the foothills at dawn, floating the Boise River by noon, then clocking 5,000 steps on our Fitbits while canvasing the BoDo area by the late afternoon into the evening. Spend a day down town in Boise, Eagle, or Meridian and you'll swear you've moved to Hot-Moms-Town, USA. From CrossFit to Orange Theory, and barre training to the Boise Betties—a famous local women's running club—Boise's moms, and our women in general, are in pretty fantastic shape.

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Our men are pretty buff, too, but you get the point.

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And our kids? They're just as active as local adults are, if not more. Boise is a haven of amazing skate parks, playgrounds, climbing gyms, youth sports camps, Western sports, and youth athletic clubs. Boise's Greenbelt, a 25-mile beltway connecting one Treasure Valley city to another, exists for the sole purpose of uniting our communities through free fitness, fun, and recreational opportunities for all ages. It's a community staple and stronghold locals can't get enough of.

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All the same, let's celebrate landing in the top 20% of healthiest cities in America, Boise! After all, judging by the size of our bootylicious glutes, we've clearly worked our butts off to get here. Cheers to being and staying healthy and happy, friends!

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Idaho Named One Of Best Hiking States In The Country

After previously being unmentioned as one of the top hiking states in America, Idaho has climbed (pun intended) the list and now cracks the Top 15!

It's not alone, either. Many of the surrounding states have made the list, as well. So, if you're living in Boise or the Treasure Valley you never have to travel far to find some of the best hiking in the country, even if you want to escape the state.

Here are the Top 12 States For Hiking In The Country. Get your best trail boots on, and let's check out the list.

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