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Liverpool has been named the fittest city in the UK following new research into fitness levels across the country. A survey of 2,000 UK adults carried out by training and course provider Beabetteryou.com, found that scousers workout more than those in any other city in the UK with as 71% of locals claiming to exercise at least once per week.

Manchester and London followed in second and third place with 66% and 65% of each cities residents hitting the gym at least once a week.

Oxford came in fourth place, with 62% of locals exercising at least once per week, while 59% of those in Leeds do the same, completing the top five.

The research found that Sheffield was the least active city in the UK, with just 19% of residents sporting their trainers and exercising at least once per week.

Plymouth and Birmingham followed closely behind Sheffield, with just 22% and 24% of locals working out weekly. As well as activity levels, the survey also quizzed respondents on their consciousness about what they eat.

While 77% of Liverpool residents claim to be careful when it comes to their diet, it is in fact Manchester which leads the way in the nutrition stakes as 85% of locals said they are careful about what they eat.

The UK’s Fittest Cities

Liverpool
Manchester
London
Oxford
Leeds

The UK’s Least Active Cities

Sheffield
Plymouth
Birmingham
Glasgow
Edinburgh

Gracie Finch