New York City isn't just for modern urban dwellers. If you are an active person who enjoys the outdoors, you can find many activities that encourage fitness in the city. You can swim in one of the city's coastal beaches, run a world-class marathon or attend a free health screening in the Big Apple.
Swimming
Enjoy swimming in New York City's nearly 600 miles of coastline. Rockaway Beach in Queens, Midland Beach and South Beach in Staten Island are just some of the better known beaches where you can visit to brush up on your swimming skills and lay out in the sun. Wolfe's Pond Park and Orchard Beach are other places worth visiting for scenic views and water recreation.
Food
New York City caters to every type of foodie. No matter how particular you are with you healthy meals: vegan, vegetarian sugar-free or organic, chances are the city has a restaurant specializing in it. Places to eat such as The Organic Grill, Counter Vegetable Bistro and Organic Bar and many other health-minded eateries can be found all across the city.
Surfing
Not many people know it, but you can find surfing beaches in the city. Just a train ride away, strap your board and try Rockaway Beach's two designated surfing areas that are open year-round. The two surf spots are located between Beach 67th and Beach 69th Streets, and the other one is between Beach 87th and Beach 92nd Streets. Get your boarding gear from several surf shops, including FTW in Rockaway and Mollusk in Williamsburg.
Health Events
Numerous health-oriented events and seminars are held in New York City each year. Attend events such as The Many Faces of Breast Cancer hosted by the NYU Langone Medical Center, Free Seminar on Prostate Health at the Vivian and Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center or the St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals Free Stroke Screenings at St. Luke's Hospital. These events are educational and a preventative measure against many diseases.
Running
Sign up for the annual ING New York Marathon and run alongside world-class professional athletes. Both competitive and recreational runners run this event each year, not only to win more than $600,000 in prize money, but also for its festive atmosphere that includes millions of cheering spectators. Enhance your fitness by participate in this well-known marathon.
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