Why introduce fitness into your life in Halle?

Getting fit is known to be beneficial for your physical and mental health in general. Visiting Halle is a good opportunity to introduce fitness to your life because of the wide range of facilities available in the city and it shall be easier to instil new habits than when you are in your normal routine.

When you move to a new place, you have the opportunity to plan out a new schedule for your day, so why not include fitness in that?

Gyms

Halle has about 30 gyms scattered around the city which means you have a lot to choose from and there is almost guaranteed to be one close to you. Many of them are open 24 hours a day, also making them accessible.

There are mainstream gyms tailored to all your basic needs including personal trainers, quality equipment and such, like the cleverfit gym, the university gym and the SPAR 24 gym.

However, there are also more specialised gyms which are beneficial if you have specific fitness goals or needs. There are entire gyms dedicated to pilates, yoga, and intense muscle training in Halle.

If the gym is not for you, check out the range of other exciting ways to get active in Halle.

Outdoor sports

Thanks to the large amount of open space dotted around in Halle, there are lots of outdoor sports taking place. When the sun comes out, these are especially popular.

Peisnitz park and Stadtpark are central green spaces in Halle which are perfect for outdoor sports. The Peisnitz is remarkably huge. It has a hill that takes some fitness to climb with a rewarding view of the whole of Halle, a river for water sports, trees that are frequently used for tight-rope walking, and its own tennis court. Stadtpark has volleyball and basketball outdoor facilities as well as a children’s park.

On the tram route from NeuStadt Halle to town central, there is a large center with tennis courts that’s always full of tennis balls racing about. Even a paintball center is central in Halle.

Walks and runs

Going for walks or runs is arguably one of the best ways to get to know an area properly. It leads you to take routes you might not otherwise and discover new things. Remember that a brisk walk can still contribute to your fitness hugely. As well as the town center, Peisnitz, and Stadtpark, there are many lakes worth seeing, including the Heidesse which is very accessible by tram. Head over to the Heidesse to see a lake, a forest, and a sandy hill all in one day.

Cycling

Cycling is a popular choice in Halle seeing as the land is rather flat. Cycling to the Excellence Center in the morning is a nice option, or biking explore the green outskirts of Halle. A bicycle can be bought rather cheaply in Halle, especially if it is second hand.

Indoor sports and clubs

Some clubs in Halle offer free trials for the first session which makes them definitely worth trying out. For martial arts alone there are many clubs to join in Halle, including Jujitsu, kickboxing, thai-boxing, and self-defence weekly sessions. Others include meditation clubs, pilates clubs and yoga clubs.

Water sports

Several swimming pools are available in Halle, both outdoor and indoor. Water paddle wheeling is a popular choice for gliding town the town’s river at a leisurely pace with beautiful views of the city. People also row and hire out small boats for the Peisnitz river. A little further out of town is the Maya Mare water park if you are interested in a day of water sport.

Final remarks

Coming to Halle is the time to try out new things and instil good habits of caring for your health. Fitness doesn’t have to be the painful weekly event that you dread; Halle is full of clubs which make exercise sociable and skilful rather than a task.