Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 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 activity goals for 30 to 60 minutes a day to get your heart pumping and body moving.
HERE ARE 6 WAYS TO GET YOU MOVING:
#1 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. Check out the monthly calendar!
www.majortaylorclub.com
#2 GREAT TRAILS IN NEWARK
Here are a few walking trails in and near 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
#3 DOWNTOWN FITNESS CLUB
The NDD (Newark Downtown District) Fitness Club kicks off June 3, 2025 and is a great way to keep fit and meet downtown neighbors while taking in the beautiful architecture, horticulture, and other sights downtown Newark has to offer.
The NDD Fitness Club season runs from June through October and offers walks starting at lunchtime and increasing in frequency throughout the season as well as building up to other exercise activities. During these walks participants receive health tips from a certified instructor and learn new exercises to keep their bodies in motion. Walking groups run from June to October and all walkers are invited to join.
https://downtownnewark.com/program/fitness-club/
#4 SELF-GUIDED WALK
Newark is one of the thousands of cities available for a self-guided tour at the GPSmyCity app. 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
5. 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
Visit www.brickcityrunclub.com
6. Guided Walks
Your very own experienced guide will introduce you to the arts and culture around the Harriet Tubman Square including the new Tubman monument, murals created by local Newark artists as part of the NAC (Newark Artist Collaboration).
PHOTO CREDIT: RACHEL FAWN ALBAN
HARRIET TUBMAN MONUMENT POWERED BY AUDIBLE
Wed, Jun 11 • 5:00 PM
Newark Public Library Main Branch
Wed, Aug 13 • 5:00 PM
Harriet Tubman Square
Wed, Jul 9 • 5:00 PM
Harriet Tubman Square
Wed, Sep 10 • 5:00 PM
Newark Public Library
DOWNTOWN NEWARK MURAL TOUR
Tue, Jun 17 • 4:00 PM
9 Edison Pl
TO BOOK, VISIT
www.haveyoumetnewark.com
