Health and Wellness
Nurture Your Body, Mind and Soul
Bountiful doses of vitamin D and H20 make JAX the perfect prescription for health and wellness.
Beaches are like Northeast Florida’s outdoor wellness center. In the water, there’s surfing and paddle boarding, but self-care also extends to the shores. Locals stretch their bodies and minds with yoga on the beach and joggers in JAX hit the sand for group runs. Here, everyone has access to the resources that meet their individual needs.
Waves to wetlands, JAX itself is an outdoor lover’s fitness center for mind, body and soul. Water or sand, trail or gym, Jacksonville is the place for your whole being’s well-being.
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Running
Running
Miles of seashore and a network of connected trails make JAX a one-stop shop for runners. The Southbank Riverwalk in downtown JAX is a great setting for a run, especially for professionals looking for a work break in the city’s core. Switch up your scenery with a jog on Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail, a railroad from the past where you can sneak peeks at local flora and fauna.
Feeling competitive? Jacksonville is home to several races where you can challenge your friends or yourself. The Gate River Run is the country’s largest 15K and draws people from all over the world. The DONNA Marathon is held every February and is the only marathon in the country that donates 100% of its proceeds to breast cancer research and care for The DONNA Foundation and the Mayo Clinic to further health services.
Yoga
Yoga
Recharge your body and brain with one of many yoga classes in Jacksonville. Stretch before you shop on Saturday mornings at Riverside Arts Market’s community yoga, or say cheers to your chakras at one of Jacksonville’s breweries that offer yoga.
Loosen up your limbs at Florida Yoga and Paddle for an ultimate mind, body and “spirits” workout. The company provides the SUP boards for water yoga practice and launches from one of USA TODAY’s 10 Best brewpubs, Wicked Barley, a local gem on Goodby’s Creek. Each class is followed by a refreshing beverage at the brewery.
After refining your asana at M Body Yoga in Neptune Beach or an aerial experience with SaltAer in Jacksonville Beach, enjoy a kombucha at Fishweir Brewing, JAX’s only kombucha brewery.
For the perfect destination for relaxation, retreat to the Amelia Island Wellness Festival. The multi-day event is all about discovering a holistic approach to well-being with workshops on yoga, meditation, massage therapy, nutritional counseling and cardio activity on beautiful Amelia Island.
Gyms
Gyms
Spin, CrossFit and everything in between, Jacksonville gyms offer endless possibilities. Boutique fitness studios like Define, Power Pilates Plus and Rebel Studio offer a variety of ways to spin, cross-train and get moving.
Build your endurance and stamina while promoting weight loss with the top CrossFit studios in JAX. Each offers a unique experience and challenge whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned athlete. Our gyms are anything but ordinary, but for a more defined approach, these JAX fitness centers provide a wide range of activities, including health coaching, state-of-the-art machines, martial arts training and more.
Just getting into fitness and need some guidance? The First Coast YMCA is a staple in its community and provides healthy living, social responsibility and youth development programs for all.