| If you're a fitness enthusiast, when you think | | | | clinics etc. This is definitely a location for a fitness |
| about moving you are likely to want a fitness | | | | buff. |
| friendly neighbourhood. | | | | The Downtown Core |
| From living and working in Toronto, this is my list | | | | You can still walk to the lake for a running path |
| of the top three most exercise oriented | | | | but if your fitness style involves having a gym |
| neighbourhoods in the city. | | | | then you are most definitely in luck! In the |
| 1.The Beaches | | | | downtown core there is at least two gyms on |
| Located in Toronto East on Lake Ontario. This | | | | every corner. Sometimes one on top of the |
| neighbourhood was made for more than just dog | | | | other! You can have your pick of the big ones |
| fanatics. There is a surprisingly low amount of | | | | such as Goodlife or Extreme. Or take your choice |
| fitness clubs, most likely due to the fact that the | | | | of the small studios, and privately owned fitness |
| Beaches community tries (and succeeds) to keep | | | | clubs. Since they are numerous, the competition is |
| big business out of the once bohemian and now | | | | tough and you will most likely get a great deal on |
| family (and young professional) neighbourhood. | | | | monthly and yearly memberships. As for fitness |
| The best part about this area is hands down, the | | | | stores and eats, you are right downtown. |
| boardwalk/bike path which runs in to Ashbridges | | | | Anything you want is within a fifteen minute walk! |
| Bay. Along the way you will find monkey bars, | | | | The Eaton Centre alone has a Sport Check, |
| gymnastic rings and chin up bars. Even the sandy | | | | Athletes World and Foot Locker. When you are |
| beach makes a great spot for sprints, to develop | | | | done shopping for fitness gear grab a protein |
| superb hamstrings! Queen East in the Beach is | | | | shake at the food court! |
| home to at least two fitness stores, The Running | | | | BONUS |
| Room and Enduro Sport. As well as health food | | | | Take the Ferry to The Toronto Islands. This is an |
| stores, multiple yoga studios and enough organic | | | | amazing spot to go for the day. The Toronto |
| fair trade coffee shops to keep you caffeinated | | | | Islands is 230 hectares of bike paths, parks and a |
| for years. | | | | Frisbee Golf (Frolf) game. The biggest recreational |
| 2. Bloor West | | | | attraction is Centreville, an amusement park for |
| My second favourite neighbourhood for fitness is | | | | the kiddies. The Toronto Islands is the largest |
| Bloor West. The best selling point here is High | | | | urban car-free community in North America. Even |
| Park, which is the largest park in the city at | | | | to go for a walk to check out the unique |
| almost 400 acres. There are so many things to | | | | cottages is worth the visit alone! Good luck buying |
| do in High Park such as the running, cycling, | | | | or renting here though. There is a waiting list in |
| baseball, tennis and swimming. High Park also hosts | | | | addition to extremely strict selling guidelines. |
| many charity races such as The Harry Rosen 8k | | | | All of these neighbourhoods are relatively safe |
| Spring Run-Off. If you are in the area in the late | | | | and friendly. Even if you are not looking to move, |
| spring check out the cherry blossoms in full bloom. | | | | take a fitness day trip to enjoy the gorgeous |
| Beautiful! Then grab a bite to eat in the park cafe. | | | | Toronto summers while getting fit at the same |
| On Bloor West you will find The Running Room, | | | | time. |
| Cycle Shops, Health Food Stores, Sports Injury | | | | |