*LIST* THE BEST (& WORST) CITIES FOR AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE

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Lots of folks are stepping up their fitness routines this time of year in an effort to keep their freshly-made New Year’s resolutions. Setting those goals is easy, but breaking them is even easier, and it turns out, where you live may play a part in whether you actually stick to your resolutions. And a new report reveals the top spots to boost your success.

• WalletHub has just come out with their list of the Best and Worst Cities for an Active Lifestyle in 2024.
• They compared the 100 biggest U.S. cities on 35 key indicators of an active lifestyle, rating them on everything from the average monthly fitness club cost to the city’s bike score to the number of hiking trails per capita.
• Topping the list as the Best City for an Active Lifestyle again this year is Honolulu, Hawaii, which comes in first in the sports and outdoor category.
• On the flip side, the worst is North Las Vegas, Nevada, coming in dead last in the budget and participation category.
  

Top 10 Cities for an Active Lifestyle in 2024

(Check out the full list of cities here)

1. Honolulu, Hawaii
2. New York, New York
3. Chicago, Illinois
4. San Francisco, California
5. San Diego, California
6. Las Vegas, Nevada
7. Cincinnati, Ohio
8. Madison, Wisconsin
9. Denver, Colorado
10. Atlanta, Georgia

2024’s Worst Cities for an Active Lifestyle

1. North Las Vegas, Nevada
2. Winston-Salem, North Carolina
3. Gilbert, Arizona
4. Irving, Texas
5. Corpus Christi, Texas
6. Aurora, Colorado
7. Hialeah, Florida
8. Fort Wayne, Indiana
9. Greensboro, North Carolina
10. Fresno, California

Source: WalletHub

Talk Back:

• Everything seems like it would be more fun in Hawaii, even being active!
• Do you live an active lifestyle? Does your city help you stay active? What do you love about it?
• Is being more active a goal for you this year? How are you going to make it happen?