Health & Fitness

Pittsburgh Pirates Fans Are Fat: Report

A new survey sheds light on the physical unfitness of Pirates fans. You won't like it.

PITTSBURGH, PA — Pittsburgh Pirates fans should start watching their weight as they watch the baseball game, a study has concluded.

USBets recently surveyed fans across the country on their physical fitness to determine which baseball franchises are the most and least physically fit. Pirates fans were next to last; only Atlanta Braves fans were least fit.

The rankings were based on body mass index,, how frequently fans exercise, how physically active they are throughout the day, if they can run one mile as well as how many push-ups and sit-ups they can perform.

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