City living can make working out a challenge for those who don't have enough time to head to the gym. However, living in a walkable city like ours means that one has many opportunities to squeeze in a much-needed workout, like ditching the elevator for the stairs or getting off the subway a stop away to walk those extra blocks!
Here are five ideas to help you look outside of the gym for a good day's workout:
1. Staircase Workouts – Skip the elevator and turn buildings into your personal gym by running or walking up the stairs for a challenging cardio workout, even if you're carrying home your pizza dinner.
2. City Cycling Commutes – Ditch public transport and bike to work, turning your daily commute into a cardio session that’s both eco-friendly and fitness-focused.
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3. Rooftop Yoga Sessions – Find accessible rooftops in your neighborhood to practice sunrise or sunset yoga, combining fitness with beautiful cityscape views.
4. Join a Dance Class – Brooklyn offers countless dance classes of different genres that will help you burn calories while having some fun.
5. Urban Trail Hiking – Turn city sightseeing into a fitness challenge by planning walking tours that take you through hilly neighborhoods, across bridges or any of the beautiful city parks!
