Fun ways to stay in shape without a gym - our tips for outdoor workouts in Barcelona

Hate the gym but want to do sports and stay in shape? In the summer heat it’s not always the most tempting option to workout indoors. I’m glad there are plenty of other options for getting fit in Barcelona! Try out these five options to have fun and enjoy the sunny summer while exercising: 

Beach Fit Barcelona

In need of a good workout? Try out Beach Fit Barcelona and you can be sure you will feel it in your muscles the next day! Beach Fit Barcelona is about having fun together, working out and meeting new people throughout the year – come rain or shine. Beach Fit and Circuits classes take place at Placa del Mar and Box Fit classes at Parc de la Ciutadella. The prices are €40 per month for unlimited classes or €8 per class. The first session is for free so you should definitely try it out! All levels are welcome. Find more info on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/beachfitbcn/ or here www.beachfitbcn.com.

Barcelona Holistic Bootcamp

Two lovely Swedish girls, nutritionist Teresia and personal trainer Sofia decided to team up and that’s how Barcelona Holistic Bootcamp was born.

I took part Healthy Body & Mind with Barcelona Holistic Bootcamp, an event that included a yoga class by Sofia followed by a healthy dinner prepared by Teresia while having an interesting talk about nutrition and how to stay healthy during the summer. When I walked back home after the event I was feeling recharged, happy and calm – had a huge smile on my face still on the next day at work. Addition to these events, the girls offer private coaching and organize other events for example boot camps (there are couple of boot camps starting in September, the Beginners boost and one for more advanced trainers) and Scandinavian Beach Brunch and Yoga Movement that includes morning workout and a plant-based brunch on the beach. Find more info and sign up to the events on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/barcelonaholisticbootcamp/.

Tip: If you feel lazy to cook by yourself but want to eat healthy, why wouldn’t you try Trybe app! Pick up the dish and meet the chef, or order delivery to your door. Find more info here https://try.be/. 

Healthy dinner after yoga delivered by Trybe!

Pilates SUP Beach Barcelona

Use a SUP board as your Pilates mat! Pilates SUP Beach Barcelona will offer you a total body conditioning and balance training that makes you feel amazing and lets you enjoy the sea in the most healthy way. You will get to challenge yourself, have fun and meet new people at the same time! Read more about the classes here and http://pilatessupbeach.com and reserve your spot for one of the weekly classes!

Expats Boxing Barcelona

Jaimy is an inspirational Dutch lady who decided to make her dream come true and move to sunny Barcelona last year. Now she is sharing her passion and knowledge with others and giving boxing classes for girls in English, normally twice a week on Saturdays and Sundays either at Parc de Diagonal Mar or near Park Güell. The classes include a short warm-up followed by boxing exercises in pairs, and all levels are welcome. Pack your skipping rope and boxing gloves with you (you can find them really cheap for example in Decathlon) and join the group! Find out more about the events on Facebook by finding her group “Expats boxing Barcelona”.

Happy Soul Yoga

“Yoga is not about touching your toes, it’s about what you learn on your way down”.

It’s easy to get addicted to Veronika’s outdoor yoga classes! Happy Soul Yoga has outdoor yoga classes weekly on the beach (normally at Barceloneta but sometimes also at Platja de la Mar Bella) and in the park (Parc de la Ciutadella) as well as Full Moon Yoga every month. The cost of a drop-in class is 5 to 10 euros depending on the event. Veronika is a lovely and encouraging yoga teacher – the classes make you forget about everything for a while, empty your mind and focus on the present. Find more info on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HappySoulYogaBarcelona/. 

In my opinion working out should be fun and in these events it’s not just about taking care of yourself and having a good exercise but also about meeting many nice new like-minded people! Stay tuned for more tips for outdoor workouts in Barcelona ;)

Love,

Kristiina in Barcelona