News Release

CHICAGO — Given that “exercising more” and “losing weight” are among the top New Year’s resolutions for 2025, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Best and Worst Cities for an Active Lifestyle in 2025, along with expert commentary, to identify where Americans stand the best chance of staying fit in the new year.

WalletHub compared the 100 biggest U.S. cities across 35 key metrics. The data set ranges from the average monthly fitness-club fee to the city’s bike score to the share of physically inactive adults.

Top 5

1. Honolulu
2. New York
3. San Francisco
4. Las Vegas
5. Chicago

Best vs. Worst

Orlando, Florida, has the most sporting-goods stores per capita, 10.5 times more than in North Las Vegas, Nevada, which has the fewest

Scottsdale, Arizona, has the most public golf courses per capita, 49.3 times more than in Bakersfield, California, which has the fewest.

Denver, Colorado, has the most fitness trainers and aerobics instructors per capita, 5.8 times more than in Corpus Christi, Texas, which has the fewest.

Las Vegas has the most playgrounds per capita, 22.2 times more than in Hialeah, Florida, which has the fewest.

“The top cities for staying active offer opportunities for all types of people, from those who prefer team sports to people who simply want to get their daily exercise by walking or biking to work. They also tend to be large cities that still have a close proximity to beautiful natural areas for hiking and swimming. Finally, the top cities for an active lifestyle have populations that are highly interested in exercise, which helps people find workout partners and stay motivated,” said WalletHub Analyst Chip Lupo.

To view the full report, click here.