Spring has sprung and it’s time to get back outside. Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. According to the CDC, being physically active can improve brain health, help manage weight, reduce the risk of disease, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve your ability to do everyday activities.
And here’s the great news: you don’t have to exercise alone.
Right here in Newark there are clubs that will support you in becoming and remaining active.
Challenge yourself to meet daily or weekly physical activity goals for 30 to 60 minutes a day to get your heart pumping and body moving.
Major Taylor Cycling Club
Bike riding with a group is a great way to meet your fitness goals while exercising with others. The Major Taylor Cycling Club organizes short rides throughout Newark. Longer rides such as day tours and multi-day excursions are also available for seasoned cyclists.
www.majortaylorclub.com
Best Trails in Newark
Here are a few walking trails in Newark that you can look up at your leisure:
- Branch Brook Park
- Branch Brook Loop
- Weequahic Lake Trail
- Riverfront Park
- South Mountain Reservation
- Eagle Rock Reservation
- Watchung Reservation
Newark Introduction Walking Tour (Self-guided)
Take a self-guided walking tour of cultural and historical attractions while reaching your exercise goals. Walkers will download the GPSmyCity to their mobile device and navigate three miles of destinations throughout Newark.
www.gpsmycity.com
Newark Downtown District (NDD) Fitness Club
Walking is a great way to keep fit while taking in the beauty of Downtown Newark. Walking groups run from April to October and invite all walkers to join.
Meet: Tuesdays and Thursdays
12:15pm – 12:45pm & 1:15pm – 1:45pm
Location: Military Park (by the Kennedy Monument at Raymond Blvd)
www.downtownnewark.com/ndd-programs/clubs-programs
Brick City Run Club
Welcoming runners of all levels, the Brick City Run Club is on a mission to help Newark residents become healthy. The club offers two group run times:
#BrickCity 30 – Sundays at 9:30am
Location: Mulberry Commons
Morning Miles – Wednesdays at 7:00am
Location: Tubman Square Park — near the George Washington Monument
www.brickcityrunclub.com
