The Top 10 Fitness-Friendly Cities in the World for Families

Written by Posted On Tuesday, 07 August 2018 10:46

It’s no coincidence that many of the world’s healthiest cities are also the world’s happiest cities. Residents in these cities incorporate exercise in their daily lifestyle, such as walking or biking to work. They enjoy clean air and long lifespans. And residents in several cities have access to green spaces. The following are the 10 best cities to buy a home or condo in for living a healthy lifestyle with your family.

 

 

Helsinki Finland

Helsinki, Finland

This city stands out for its low levels of pollution accomplished by most citizens choosing to walk or take public transportation instead of drive. Recent estimates have found a ratio of cars at 390 per every 1,000 residents.

In addition, many families flock to the tennis courts at Laajasalo sports park, which have artificial grass and walls to protect from the wind. The Tali disc golf course is free and open year-round, and it has a dog-training park nearby. There is also the man-made hill at Malminkartano, which has 426 steps to the top for a great leg workout with the kids.

 

 

Sydney Australia

Sydney, Australia

This city benefits from an abundance of green spaces as well as a top healthcare system. Not to mention this city sees the most amount of sunshine on this list with an average of 340 days each year.

Sydney played host to the Summer Olympics in 2000 and several of the fitness gyms and facilities used then have since opened to the public. The city also has 10 national parks in the vicinity with waterfalls, whale watching and several hiking trails that the kids will love. Families head to the water during hot summer days for surfing, kayaking, and snorkeling around the Great Barrier Reef.

 

 

Calgary Canada Downtown

Calgary, Canada

This city is known for being one of the cleanest in the world. It also has plenty of fitness activities whether it’s summer or winter. People can pay to join a fitness boutique, but there are free outdoor gyms in various locations that are kid-friendly. Calgary is a top-rated skiing destination as well, with 14 resorts nearby. One resort is the WinSport Canada Olympic Park, which was the primary venue for ski jumping, bobsled and luge during the 1988 Winter Olympics that the whole family can enjoy.

 

 

Minneapolis downtown

Minneapolis-St. Paul

Minnesota’s Twin Cities have 53 parks and park reserves with more than 340 miles of trails and eight recreation features. Many people use bicycles as their primary form of transportation, leading this city to have one of the lowest levels of pollution in the U.S. Residents also have easy access to farmers’ markets for unprocessed, fresh produce to keep your family healthy.

 

 

Copenhagen Denmark

Copenhagen, Denmark

This city boasts the title of being one of the happiest on earth. It is beautiful to visit, with its iconic multi-colored buildings and bike-friendly atmosphere. Of its near 500,000 residents, closes to 300,000 have ditched their cars. Visitors can participate as well through the city’s rental bike system. During the winter, the local squares turn into large ice skating areas to bring the kids to.

 

 

Pearl Street Mall Boulder

Boulder, Colorado

Colorado is generally a very healthy state, and no city better exhibits this than Boulder. This city has plentiful kid-friendly options for exercising outdoors. People can go hiking, climbing or run along the trails in the nearby Rocky Mountains. The city sits at a high altitude, which means people naturally burn more calories. As for indoor workouts, this city has about 60 fitness and recreational sports centers as well as 630 personal fitness trainers available that cater to families as well.

 

 

Tokyo Japan Shibuya

Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo bucks the trends behind most of the world’s healthiest cities. Most people aren’t members of boutique gyms, it has comparably few parks, and there are countless burger chains throughout. It is Japan’s naturally healthy culture and the city’s design itself that keeps people moving throughout the day.

The majority of Tokyo residents use public transportation, which helps keep automobile exhaust emissions low. The next most popular forms of transportation are either walking or riding ‘Mamachari’ bicycles that seat up to 3 children! People of all ages use their bikes for grocery trips, going to the train station, or taking their kids to school.

 

 

Stockholm Sweden

Stockholm, Sweden

Surveys show the Swedes workout the most compared to their European counterparts, with seven out of 10 saying they hit the gym or participate in a sport weekly. In Stockholm, most residents prefer to walk out of any form of transportation. The city also benefits from its six-mile long Royal National Park. The park has several sports facilities, swimming areas and even a few castles that the kids will love.

 

 

Hong Kong China

Hong Kong, China

Despite being one of the densest cities on this list, Hong Kong has residents that boast one of the highest life expectancies in the world at 82.5 years. Residents put a large focus on their personal health, and recent data shows there are more than 14,000 registered doctors in the city. Many people get their daily exercise through using public transportation, although new fitness gyms are popping up all the time. The city’s proximity to the water means people have access to fresh seafood daily to maintain healthy diets in the whole household.

 

 

Auckland New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand

Like Australia, residents in this country benefit from nearly year-round sunshine. The country also spends close to 9 percent of its GDP on the healthcare of its citizens with excellent care for families. The gym industry has steadily grown since 2010, with officials estimating its worth at about $494 million in 2017. Many also enjoy a pleasant day sailing on the water. Data shows close to one in three Auckland residents own a boat so take the kids out on the water!

 

 

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