Street workout is a physical practice that combines bodyweight exercises and acrobatic figures in the city. Introduced in New York in the early 2000s, this discipline has developed in neighborhoods with limited sports infrastructure, by diverting the use of street furniture: bars, ramps, benches and low walls become training supports.
Street workout has its roots in calisthenics, an ancient method of body training based on self-control and self-mastery. It includes simple movements such as push-ups and squats, as well as impressive technical figures such as the front lift and plank. The approach is free, often in open-air parks, which makes it particularly accessible to all, because it's free.
Paris boasts a number of spots where you can practice this discipline, particularly in the 15th arrondissement. These include the beautifulIle aux Cygnes street workout area, adjacent to the Statue of Liberty, as well as the Jardin Atlantique.
Enjoy your street workout!
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