Affordable Fitness Options in Paris
How can you burn off the pastries that mouth-watering bakeries in Paris tempt you with?
The French are notorious for not being very sporty, and with a tight budget it’s not easy to keep fit especially during the harsh months of winter.
Besides the big industrial gyms where you have to sign ridiculous contracts for a years worth of membership, Paris has some cheap, if not free, hidden workout spots that don't require any contracts.
Below are a few of my favorite places to keep fit in Paris at a low price.
This is a fitness school that offers a variety of fitness activities from Vinyasa Yoga to HipHop, Zumba and Dynamic gym or boxing. Classes range from five to eight euros for an hour and a half workout. What makes this place great? You can sign up for a single class or a monthly pack online. My favorite classes are summer yoga, which are held in beautiful outdoor places like the Tuileries Garden.
Yoga on the docks of Cité de la Mode :
Every Sunday at Gare D'austerlitz there are free yoga classes from 12-1pm so just show up with your mat! Spots get taken up really quickly, so get in early for a guaranteed spot.
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If you are into Qi Gong and Tai Chi but can't cough up the cash to go to a stylish studio go here instead. Every day from 9-10am, an instructor gives free lessons to the general public. For those of you who don't know what Tai Chi is, it is a self-defense practice that originated in China. This mind and body exercise integrates slow gentle movement, breathing and a variety of cognitive components, including focused attention, imagery and multi-tasking. Give it a try especially during exam periods.
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Now there is really no excuse to not start your fitness journey in Paris!
