Street workout is the practice of performing bodybuilding, gymnastics or calisthenics exercises in the street, or better still, in open-air sports areas. Paris boasts a number of these, notably in the 13th arrondissement.
Street workout, literally "street training", is a sporting discipline that combines bodyweight training and acrobatic movements. Practised outdoors, often on urban structures such as stationary bars or public benches, the discipline originated in the working-class districts of New York in the 2000s . Inspired by calisthenics, street workout is based on exercises such as pull-ups, push-ups and dips, as well as spectacular figures like the muscle-up or human flag. Training is carried out without expensive equipment, with free, personalized progression, at the crossroads of sport, artistic performance and lifestyle. Accessible to all, it advocates freedom of movement and investment in public space as a place to surpass oneself. The good news is that it's 100% free to practice, even in dedicated spaces: so let's take a look at the not-to-be-missed spots in the 13th arrondissement if you want to take up street workout!
Kellerman Park, a country setting on the outskirts of the 13th arrondissement
In the 13th arrondissement, right between Porte d'Ivry and Porte de Choisy, not far from Chinatown and its endless skyscrapers, lies a huge park: a haven of peace and greenery, Parc Kellerman is the ideal place for a stroll or a picnic in the sunshine of the 13th arrondissement. [Read more]
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Kellerman Park, a country setting on the outskirts of the 13th arrondissement
