Fittest Cities: Outdoor Exercise

Best Cities for Outdoor Exercise

Home to beautiful weather, plenty of parks, and populations that make fitness a priority, these 8 U.S. cities are the top spots for an outdoor workout

Boston

In Boston outdoor activity takes an ultrapractical form: A remarkable 14% of residents walk to work, and 2% get to the office by bike. But there are lots of reasons beyond commuting to work out alfresco: Open-air classes in tai chi, yoga, Zumba, and more are offered (often free) along the Charles River Esplanade, which is also a historic route for a run or walk. (Related: Walk off 22 pounds in eight weeks with this mix of cardio and strength training workouts) Just minutes from downtown, you’ll find the Blue Hills Reservation, where 7,000 acres of green offer 125 miles of trails and the very hike-able Great Blue Hill, which is 635 feet high and presents amazing views at its peak. For a half-day trip that feels like a true escape, Bostonians can hop a ferry to one of the Harbor Islands to swim, kayak, or just explore in an offshore national park. “I love to go for a run around the Esplanade and take walking tours of the city’s historic trails,” says Kristy DiScipio, Area Group Fitness Manager for Equinox Fitness in Boston. “The city of Boston is packed with places to go and things to do to stay fit outdoors.”

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