10 best, worst cities for an active lifestyle

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Honolulu has been named the best city for active lifestyles in 2025, while North Las Vegas, Nev., has been named the worst, according to a Jan. 8 WalletHub report

To determine the best and worst cities for an active lifestyle, WalletHub compared the 100 biggest U.S. cities based on 35 key indicators of an active lifestyle, including the average monthly fitness-club fee, the city's bike score and the share of physically inactive adults. Read more about the methodology here

Ten best cities for an active lifestyle  

1. Honolulu

2. New York City

3. San Francisco

4. Las Vegas

5. Chicago

6. Los Angeles

7. Denver

8. San Diego

9. Philadelphia

10. Cincinnati

Ten worst cities for an active lifestyle

Note: This list includes ties.

1. North Las Vegas, Nev. 

2. Irving, Texas

2.. Fort Wayne, Ind.

4. Corpus Christi, Texas

5. Wichita, Kan. 

6. Hialeah, Fla. 

7. Garland, Texas

8. Newark, N.J. 

9. Winston-Salem, N.C.

10. Fresno, Calif.

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