Curious to know how celebrities squeeze fitness into their daily lives? Want to know the secrets of the stars? Bi-weekly, our That's Fit fitness expert Fitz sits down with the celebs we want to know more about, and digs out their great and not-so-great methods to staying healthy.

Travis McGriff is an elite athlete who broke records as a wide receiver at the University of Florida and then went on to play football in the NFL for both the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons. He's trained with the best coaches and trainers one could wish for and has maintained his level of fitness since retiring from football several years ago. In fact, he says he's still "game ready." Fitness is, and always will be, part of his life. He has a bunch of neat NFL stories to share, and some fantastic suggestions to get you in great shape too.

Fitz: What is training like in the NFL?

Travis: It's a lot different than one would think! In the off-season, for example, players are basically left to do their own thing. The few programs offered are OK, but not the killer workouts one would imagine. And! In the fall, the training is nill. We were basically just playing ball.

Fitz: That is weird! Most people would expect pro football players to be challenged year round.

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According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), if you live in Austin TX or Boston MA you might want to think twice before going out to eat.

CSPI has ranked 20 US cities from best to worst using criteria from the city's food inspectors. The ranking considers "how often city inspectors found five major health hazards and five less critical concerns in 30 high-end, medium-range, and fast-food eateries in each city." Hand washing, maintaining food at a proper temperature, and improper cooking are some of the major health hazards. Minor infractions include poor employee cleanliness and hygiene, rodent and/or insect infestation, presence of sick restaurant workers, and contact of bare hands with food.

The CSPI encourages cities to adopt a restaurant grading program similar to a program in LA County where restaurants have to post what health inspection grade they received -- A, B, or C. (Lower grades would result in temporary or permanent closure).

Keep reading to see the CSPI's "Dirty Dining" list from worst to best.

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The American College of Sports Medicine has tallied the statistics to rank 15 of America's largest metropolitan cities. Which cities were deemed the fittest? Which fell at the bottom, and why?

The goal of the fitness index is to give a quick glimpse of the health status of America's metropolitan areas. Ultimately the ACSM hopes to help cities achieve a higher level of physical activity and healthy eating habits. The reports about each city include strategies for improvement. The top five cities were:

• San Francisco, CA
• Seattle, WA
• Boston, MA
• Washington D.C.
• Atlanta, GA

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When the time comes to change your lifestyle habits for the better, it can seem overwhelming. If you have to change your habits because of an unexpected heart crisis, then you may have the additional stress of worrying about your health. On hospital in Atlanta, Georgia is trying to ease the way for patients to make it through the transition smoothly.

St. Joseph's Hospital runs a three-hour "Heart School" for any patient that's suffered a cardiovascular event. Because patients worry more about recuperating while in the hospital, they are invited to the program after they've been released and have had some time at home to settle in to their diagnosis. Heart School offers comprehensive information on diet, exercise, and other factors that affect heart health.

Sounds like a good way to get your ticker back on track! Of course, you don't have to wait until a cardiovascular event strikes to take care of your heart. Here's are some great tips for lifelong heart health.

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Once a food trend grabs hold, it doesn't take long for it to sweep the nation. What's hot in big cities like L.A. and New York eventually trickle down to the rest of us, until another great food trend takes hold. So if you're land-locked like me in the middle states and are wondering what those coastal cities are brewing up for us next, take a look at this article from WebMD and learn more about food trends in the big city.

Besides being the first city in the nation to ban trans fats, the NY food scene is bustling with healthy goodness. Organic products are becoming more popular on menus, as is whole wheat, and there are at least two restaurant chains devoted strictly to salads. And natural foods megastore Whole Foods has found many happy customers in NYC residents.

Read more about America's trendsetting cities here, including mini-desserts in Atlanta, small-plate restaurants in Seattle, and the foie gras ban in Chicago. What's hip for foodies where you live?

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