5 AFFORDABLE OPPORTUN I TI ES TO DO SPORTS I N U TRECH T Working out is not only benef icial to your physique but also improves your mood and supports your mental health. One of the major incentives to exercise in groups is creating new connections and sharing the same hobbies with the people you meet. It is always a source of gratitude to complete a workout, accompanied by a training buddy. I f this al igns with your interests and sparked your curiosity, keep reading to f ind out about the possibi l ities to do di fferent sports for a smal l fee or for free with other establ ished teams! RUNNING CLUBS ESN UTRECHT RUNNING CLUB ESN Utrecht launched a Running Club for students who are having a hard time to motivate themselves to train, want to maintain their physique during lockdown months, or simply wish to f ind a buddy to share a run with! To f ind out more and join the community, visit the ESN Utrecht website. OTHER CLUBS WITH LARGE COMMUNITIES Unsurprisingly, running clubs are quite popular in Utrechtno special or expensive equipment is required, and with such a beauti ful city to explore, running never gets boring! Another three running clubs you can join for free are the Utrecht Running Project, Utrecht Run Club, and Girls Running Squad, whose groups you can f ind on Facebook. AT THE SCIENCE PARK - UNIVERSITY SPORTS CENTRE OLYMPOS The Olympos sports centre offers around 60 di fferent sports at an affordable rate for students. Besides group lessons, you can use their f itness faci l ities and gym, the footbal l f ields, squash and tennis courts, beach vol leybal l playground, gol f practicing course and a cl imbing wal l ! With so much variety you wi l l surely keep engaged and motivated, so do not hesitate to get yoursel f their OlymPas sports card. With an OlymPas, you can access numerous sports lessons in student teams with a nice discount. BOOTCAMPS When the weather al lows it during the spring and the summer, bootcamps are a great choice to keep f it and get those endorphins! The Bootcamp Club in Utrecht offers more than 100 training sessions per week in the numerous parks around the city such as Lepelenburg, Wi lhelminapark, Gri ftpark, Jul ianapark, Oog in Al , and Maximapark. PAGE 39
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