North Las Vegas Ranks Among America’s Least Healthy Cities

Yikes, this isn't good news, but North Las Vegas just got called out as one of the least healthiest cities in the country! The study also breaks down where Las Vegas and Henderson land, but we'll get to that later.

The website, WalletHub, just put out their annual report about the healthiest (and unhealthiest) cities in the country! And let me tell you, it really sheds light on how important location can be when determining somebody’s overall health. The way they did their rankings broke down to 41 key factors. According to their report, those factors are: mental health, physical health, quality and cost of healthcare, access to parks and recreational facilities, nutrition, levels of fitness, and they highlight cities that excel in promoting wellness.

When it comes to overall health and fitness, the top 10 healthiest cities are as follows:

WalletHub says these are the top cities that prioritize the well-being of residents by offering access to great food, rec areas, affordable healthcare, as well as keeping the parks and trails clean.

On the flip side, the 5 least healthy cities are as follows:

According to the report, these cities were the ones who struggled the most when promoting wellness and had the most limited access to healthcare and recreational facilities.

As far as our neck of the woods is concerned, some Southern Nevada cities did better than others. Of all the cities in the valley, Las Vegas ranked the highest at 28th (out of 182 cities) in the report.

Henderson comes in next, ranking 108th our friendly neighbor kind of struck the middle ground when it comes to promoting health and wellness. They actually did pretty well in their rec area/parks ranking, but it’s the other stuff that put the city where it is.

And lastly, North Las Vegas did the worst in the rankings. NLV landed at 167 out of the 182 cities in the report. However, believe it or not, it's actually an improvement! According to another report, North Las Vegas was ranked 180 just last year in terms of fitness!

Being that Las Vegas is the Entertainment Capital of the World, many entertainers need to stay fit to uphold their jobs. Las Vegas has acknowledge the need to provide their residents with places to work out.

The best part is that there is a plethora of unique gyms, work out centers and fitness hotspots to choose from. Most Vegas gym memberships require that their members be 16 years or older to work out at their facility. Any minor under the age of 18 would need a parent-member for supervision. Each gym has different policies and regulations.

Gyms provide all different kinds of needs from personal trainers, work out equipment, tanning beds, massage beds, water beds, private rooms, movie theaters, pools and more. It's important to add exercise into your daily routine as it helps with blood flow, muscle building, improvement of flexibility and weight loss.

Whether you're a gym shark or a newbie, going to the gym is important for ones overall health. According to the CDC.gov, "Each week adults need 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and 2 days of muscle strengthening activity, according to the current Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans."

Joining a gym helps increase your chances of bettering yourself emotionally and physically. Going to the gym has been known to improve stress levels, anxiety flares and lower energy levels.

We researched Google data to find the best gyms in Vegas that locals should check out. We found gyms that were ranked with over 50 reviews to be considered in this list. We also looked at categories including but not limited to friendliness, cleanliness and hours of operation.

Joining a gym isn't just another chore on the list of things to do but a way to upgrade your life for the better. Be picky with your gym picking and make the choice that is right for you.

Type Focus: Gym, Weight & Personal /VIP Experience

Staff: Friendly. Caring. Nice.

Programs:

Locations: 2

Hours Of Operation:

Monday - Friday: 5:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Saturday: 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Sunday: 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Type Focus: Gym, Pool & Equipment Options

Staff: N/A (Members Are Self-sufficient)

Programs: 

Locations: 1

Hours Of Operation:

Monday -Friday: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Type Focus: Gym, Trainers & Weight

Staff: Very friendly. Family Aspect. Very Supportive.

Programs: Limited

Locations: 3

Hours Of Operation: Times below

Monday - Friday: 5:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. & 3:30p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday: 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Sunday: CLOSED

Type Focus: Cross fit, Bootcamp and Nutrition

Staff: Attentive. Experienced. Amazing.

Programs: Wide Selection

Locations: 2 gyms and 1 obstacle course

Hours Of Operation: Times Below

Monday - Friday: 5:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday: 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Type Focus: Coaches. Energy. Motivation.

Staff: Helpful. Caring. Very Assisting.

Programs: N/A

Treadmill Running and Weight Training Gym

Classes may focus on:

Locations: 1

Hours Of Operation:

Monday - Friday: 5:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.