Dozens of public gyms for the elderly are placed across town in many parks, gardens, and even along the beaches: the government has invested in successful health and sporting initiatives to improve the fitness of its population, setting up free outdoor gyms and body weights in parks and communities, to encourage and expand access to recreational fitness practice.

Rio de Janeiro is a big city, extending through an area of over 4400 square kilometres built right beside the beach, with many lagoons, and next to fabulous hills, forests, and rocky formations - So, it is no surprise that bicycling is so much appreciated among the Cariocas, and the state has built more than 360 kilometres of urban bike paths, many of which cross some of the most coveted views in the city and surrounding areas.

As some sports are also great to watch, they become important touristic events - volleyball, yachting, motor racing, martial arts, jujitsu, and capoeira always attract the attention of Cariocas and visitors alike.