1. Biking
1.1. Biking is a fantastic way to work muscular strength, endurance, and cardiovascular endurance. Biking can be done at any paved path, including a neighborhood, public park such as Musser Park, or on a stationary bike at home or at a fitness facility.
1.2. A decent bike will cost about $150 but can last for decades if treated correctly. A helmet is necessary if you want to protect one of the most vital organs in the human body and is mandatory for minors.
2. Class Fitness Activities
2.1. Yoga
2.1.1. Yoga is a great way to stretch and improve flexibility alone or with a community of people. It is recommended for all ages and can be done at home or in a class at many Athletic facilities such as Universal.
2.2. Pilates
2.2.1. Pilates is a great way to both stretch and improve muscular strength in places that may get ignored with traditional exercises. Pilates can also be done at home with and exercise ball ($10) or at an athletic club.
2.3. Zumba
2.3.1. Zumba is an aerobic activity that focuses on constant movement in a confined space. It is for any age and can be done at home or in a Zumba class at any available facilities that host them, such as the locations listed above.
3. Team Sports
3.1. Basketball
3.1.1. Available through school, recreation, or club programs for kids and teenagers. Pickup teams for adults at fitness facilities such as Universal. Courts available at athletic clubs, parks, or arenas.
3.1.2. Available for any age. Fee is dependent if you are part of an organization, but free if you use public courts.
3.2. Racquetball
3.2.1. Ideally for 18+ due to the specialized court. Racquetball takes only two players and the closest court is at L.A. Fitness. Membership there is $20 monthly, $50 yearly, and $99 initiation fee.
3.3. Volleyball
3.3.1. Similar to Basketball, Volleyball is for all ages and is dependent on the availability of courts. Either hard or sand courts can be used (Basketball courts can be used as a hard court).
3.3.2. Many schools can use their gyms for Volleyball and the closest private courts can be found at athletic clubs like Universal (About $350-$400 annually)
3.4. Tennis
3.4.1. Playable for all ages but depends on the availability of tennis courts. Many public parks such as Lancaster County Central Park have them for free. Private facilities, like the Racket Club West ($99 annually) have them too.
3.5. Golf
3.5.1. Also ideal for 18+. Works great as an individual activity or one with friends. Driving Ranges or Golf Courses can be used, but Golf can be costly. The Overlook Driving Range only costs about $4.00 for 45 balls but one round will cost about $40.00.
3.6. Baseball
3.6.1. Available at all ages and can be done through school teams or club teams for kids and teenagers (Such as Baseball Youth). Softball teams are available for older individuals (Men's Slow Pitch National Teams).
3.6.2. Baseball fields can be found in public parks such as Overlook Park and used for free.
3.7. Bowling
3.7.1. Bowling is available to any age and teams exist for teenagers and adults (MT Bowling Team and Novice Bowling League). Bowling Alleys are available at Dutch Lanes or Leisure Lanes, costing around $4.00 a game.