“Unlocking Urban Adventure: NYC Ranks Among the Top Cities for Fitness Enthusiasts!”

Discussing a narrative of two cities.

A fresh report identifies New York as among the finest cities in the nation for an active lifestyle — while a location just across the Hudson River ranks among the least favorable.

The study conducted by WalletHub places the fighting Big Apple in the second position nationwide behind stunning Honolulu — based on criteria such as walkability and access to sports facilities, fields, and hiking paths.

“You can achieve a lot of physical activity just by strolling to your workplace, eateries, and other locales,” the report comments on New York’s impressive ranking. The city also features the second-highest number of playgrounds per capita in the nation, according to the survey.

“It’s among the top cities regarding the availability of dance academies, swimming courses, bicycle rental services, basketball courts, soccer fields, and ice rinks,” the authors of the survey exclaimed.

Additionally, New Yorkers themselves “demonstrate a strong enthusiasm for remaining active.” This was evidenced by residents searching online for terms related to workouts and fitness equipment in greater numbers than any other city.

“This indicates that if you’re keen on staying active, you’re likely to encounter many individuals with similar interests who you could potentially exercise with.”

Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for nearby low-ranking Newark, NJ, which secured the 93rd position out of 100 just a PATH ride away. Jersey City, the only other NJ location included, did not perform well either at 84.

Newark struggled primarily due to its limited access to sports and other outdoor recreational activities. The same was true for Jersey City — even though the riverfront borough was labeled one of the most costly places to reside in recent years.

In the same region, Philadelphia took the 9th spot among all American cities for many of the same reasons as New York. Buffalo, the sole other Empire State representative, secured a mediocre 45th position.

Another chilly locality, Minneapolis, also made the top 20 at 17. Its twin city, Saint Paul, was rated 25 — one position ahead of No. 26 — San Jose.

North Las Vegas ranked the lowest at 100 — showcasing once again the significant disparity within one metropolitan region. The actual Sin City, directly adjacent, was ranked a fortunate number four on the list.

Top 10 cities for an active lifestyle

1. Honolulu, HI
2. New York City
3. San Francisco, CA
4. Las Vegas, NV
5. Chicago, IL
6. Los Angeles, CA
7. Denver, CO
8. San Diego, CA
9. Philadelphia, PA
10. Cincinnati, OH