I just got back to LA last night from 9 days in Costa Rica. That place is awesome! Of course, I evaluated many aspects of the country with a fitness perspective. Here are a just a few observations….
- I was there for 9 days in different parts of the country and I only saw a handful of overweight individuals who are from Costa Rica.
- The only obese individuals I saw the whole trip were American tourists.
- It appears most Costa Ricans are active in their daily life – manual labor jobs, ride their bikes, and walk to get to places.
- Saw 1 McDonalds (it was being built actually) and 2 Burger King’s.
- I found 2 local gyms the entire time I was there (and I was looking for others).
- Every town, even the small ones, had a soccer field.
- Their typical meal (Typico Casdo) is well balanced consisting of rice, black beans, meat (fish, beef, chicken), fried plantains, salad, mixed veggies, and yucca root.
- Unlimited fresh fruit wherever you go.
- They raise local cattle – control their diet.
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