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Get Active, Milwaukee!

Milwaukee is known for its interactive city-scape. From lakeside rollerbladers and joggers to hundreds of bike paths to explore in the urban area of Milwaukee, handfuls of fitness centers and yoga studios galore! Exercise is a huge part of people's everyday lifestyle, dive into your city by getting to know the places to exercise across Milwaukee. 

 

In Milwaukee, both residents and employers have become increasingly focused on wellness and promoting healthy lifestyles. The Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC), has helped Milwaukee to become the largest city in the nation to earn the coveted Well City USA silver-level designation. This title means that across Milwaukee, 30% of the workforce can access formal wellness programs.

 

Local Health Clubs in the Milwaukee area are great destinations to seek out fitness activities. Elite Sports Clubs have five locations in the Greater Milwaukee area. Their facilities provide sports programs for all ages, over 250 exercise classes, swimming pools, State-of-the-Art fitness centers, and more.

Check out their website here.

 

Elite Sporting Club

 

The YMCA is another large contributor in promoting an active lifestyle. The nine centers in Metropolitan Milwaukee support wellness programs, personal training, swimming lessons, and countless activities for individuals and families. The YMCA is an affordable destination for anyone in Milwaukee to get active and live a healthy life. 

Check out their website here.

 

YMCA

 

 

Bike riding is another large contributor to a healthy Milwaukee! Recently, in 2017, the downtown area implemented a bike share program called "Bublr Bikes." Bublr Bikes is Greater Milwaukee’s nonprofit bike share program that delivers an accessible, convenient, integrated and sustainable bike share system for all. What better way to see what Milwaukee has to offer than renting out a bike and taking a ride along Lake Michigan! If you go to the Bublr website, you can find a convenient bike station located near you!

 

exciting news: Bublr Bikes is adding 26 new bike stations across Milwaukee in 2021. 

 

If you have a bike for cruising around, be adventurous and enjoy one of the many bike paths around Milwaukee. First, head to mapmyride.com to see 363 different cycling routes in Milwaukee! The site also provides info about Milwaukee weather conditions, cycling events, and cycling stories. The courses are fun and unique to Milwaukee! You can try the "Miler" course, "Milwaukee River West Side," "Uphill Fun," or the "MKE River Loop." Another option is to download the Wisconsin bicycle map for a visual of where trails are located.

 

Oak Leaf Trail

Map above: Oak Leaf Trail- Milwaukee County Park Explorer.

 

It's a relaxing form of exercise that strengthens both the body and mind. Take an early morning class to awaken your soul, or go with a group of friends on the weekend to enjoy yoga together. A number of studios can be found around Milwaukee: Check out a few of them listed below! 

Find your own way to enjoy being active in Milwaukee and run with it (pun intended)! There are many opportunities to stay fit, meet new people, and discover Milwaukee. Don't wait until tomorrow when you can start today! 

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