After my first article on Fitness and Well-being, I feel really into this theme and I still have quite a few tips to share with you on the subject.

Here is my latest little selection of fitness, beauty, and wellness tips in Paris (sorry to everyone else, but I don’t yet have the means to travel all over France to test every tip in the country, although obviously, I wouldn’t be against it…).

Do a Bo Jus cure to detox your body and have a deep cleanse

Bo Jus are cold-pressed drinks made from vegetables and fresh fruit, 100% organic, sourced from France in 100% recyclable glass bottles.

These antioxidant, detoxifying, and revitalizing juices allow for deep drainage while providing vital elements to your cells.

Consumed as a cure, excluding all other food, vegetable juices allow you to do a near-fast, but much more easily. All Bojus cures were created by Claudine Richard, a naturopath specializing in living foods.

Price: from €75 for the 1-day cure to €355 for the 5-day cure (all delivered to your home).

Paris Celebrates Athletics

This second edition of the event, which takes place today, Saturday, June 21, is organized by the Athletics Committee and clubs in Paris, and aims to be both sporty and friendly.

It is free and open to all audiences, beginners or not, young or old, able-bodied or disabled, who share a desire to celebrate, enjoy the show, participate in athletic events as a group, or to talk, learn, and shape the future of athletics in Paris.

Program:

10:00 AM: Jogging for everyone
11:00 AM and 3:00 PM: Introduction to Nordic Walking
10:00 AM-5:30 PM: Orienteering (beginner, intermediate, expert, and stroller circuits…)
2:00 PM-3:30 PM: Activities for 6-10 year olds (reserved for FFA licensed members)
2:00 PM-6:00 PM: Kid stadium
4:00 PM-5:30 PM: Running-jumping-throwing relay for all and Family Relay
5:30 PM: Corporate Relay

Located in Parc Suzanne Lenglen in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, this festival will host a mini stadium for the youngest, as well as the Athletics Village, information booths on clubs, nutrition, anti-doping, and a presentation and book signing by Olivier Bretin of the book ‘Paris en athlétisme’.

Paris Celebrates Athletics / Saturday, June 21 starting at 10 AM

Parc Suzanne Lenglen – 75015 Paris

Start using Ginseng

Why not do a little ginseng cure? This plant, recognized for its many medicinal virtues (it helps the body respond to stress and imbalances), is grown in China, Korea, and Canada.

Used in phytotherapy, ginseng helps fight stress, physical or mental fatigue. It is also recognized for boosting the immune system, treating erectile dysfunction, contributing to blood sugar control, and even slowing tumor growth.

To find out more, visit the Corée Santé website, which will give you all the explanations about the product and information to choose the right ginseng.

Quai 54 / World Streetball Championship

For its 11th edition, Jordan Brand and Nike are joining forces to present the new edition of Quai 54 on June 21 and 22 in Paris, on the Trocadéro square.

The only international streetball tournament in the world, Quai 54 is the ultimate meeting point for basketball and urban culture in Paris, linking high-level sports competition and hip-hop concerts.

For one weekend, spectators will be treated to an incredible show featuring 16 teams from all over the world, including professionals, amateurs, and NBA players, but also surprise live performances from leading artists of the French and international hip-hop scene.

Price: free entry
Location: Trocadéro Paris / entrance: Avenue Gustave V de Suède
Date: June 21 and 22, 2014
Hours: 10 AM to 10 PM – doors open at 8:30 AM
Website: www.quai54.com

Table Tennis at the Pavillon de l’Arsenal

Young and old alike can come and play table tennis at the Ping Pavillon, which is free to access until July 31, 2014.

In total, 3 ping-pong tables are available to the public, and rackets and balls are also lent on-site.

Pavillon de l’Arsenal / 21 boulevard Morland 75004 Paris

Free access from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM

Free training sessions with MMSport

MMSport is launching free training sessions in Paris throughout the months of June and July 2014, open to everyone and supervised by high-level athletes.

Running, Cross training, Zumba, Boxing… there will be something for all tastes and all levels.

Session dates:

Saturday, June 28 at 11 AM, VMA test at Stade Paul Faber – 19 avenue de la porte de Villiers 75017 (a locker room will be available for changing and showering)
Saturday, July 5 at 11 AM (cross training), Esplanade de la Bibliothèque François Mitterrand (at the top of the stairs, quayside)
Saturday, July 12 at 11 AM (Boxing), Esplanade de la Bibliothèque François Mitterrand (at the top of the stairs, quayside)
Saturday, July 19 at 11 AM (running session), Vincennes, exit of metro line 1 Château de Vincennes near the 112 bus stop

To participate in these sessions, simply show up at the time and date indicated, except for the June 28 session where it is mandatory to send an email to info@mmsport.fr to register (as places are limited) with your name – first name – age.

Bring appropriate sportswear and a water bottle for hydration. The training session will start at the indicated time with a progressive warm-up (10 to 20 minutes depending on the session), then the core session (30 to 45 minutes), and a cool-down (10 minutes).

The coaches will stay after the session to answer your questions and give you advice. The training sessions are open to all levels (from beginner to confirmed athlete).

The summer tour: Swedish Gymnastics with Pleine Vie

For the first time this year, Pleine Vie is a partner of the Swedish Gymnastics summer tour, which will take place all over France from July 16 to 28, 2014.

This initiative aims to encourage women to practice Swedish gymnastics by offering them a 1st free class.

The magazine is publishing a special feature on fitness in its July issue dedicated to this gentle and friendly sporting activity. In France, seniors are increasingly drawn to this “happy mood gym” which has a fun and rigorous approach. The moderate version is specially designed for them and adapted to their physical condition.

All information on this activity and the tour here.

The Yonne Tour Sport 2014

The General Council of Yonne (Burgundy) is organizing the 9th edition of “Yonne Tour Sport” from July 07 to August 15, 2014, to allow children who aren’t going on vacation to enjoy summer activities and leisure.

Open to all young people aged 6 to 16, Yonne Tour Sport offers the possibility to discover and practice original sports activities for free throughout the department for a month and a half.

The 1st stage will take place on Monday, July 07 in Auxerre.