Here is my 6th article on this topic, which has now become a regular feature focused on fitness, well-being, and body maintenance. It’s true that this is a subject I find important in my everyday life, and I really want to share it with you.
Here is my new little selection of fitness, sports, and health tips in Paris and the Ile-de-France region, and beyond…
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Antigymnastique Week in September across France
Antigym or Antigymnastique is a bodywork method based on listening to your body and using movements that are both simple and powerful to engage muscles deeply. As an alternative to traditional gym workouts, it helps regain well-being and energy, improves flexibility and mobility, frees up breathing, and chases away stress.
As an interesting tool for understanding and taking ownership of your body, this method seems very similar to the yoga I practice, which is why I will definitely go and test a session during this Antigymnastique week, which will be the perfect opportunity to meet practitioners and discover the method by participating in free discovery sessions.
Benefits: muscle tone, mobility, chronic muscle pain, breathing, digestion, sensory perception, self-confidence, stress management…
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From Monday, September 7th to Sunday, September 13th, 2015
in Paris, Marseille, Lille, Strasbourg, Dijon, Royan, Versailles, Biarritz, Nantes…
Free admission
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I tested Hoop Dance
In August, I went to discover HoopDance at the Cité de la Mode et du Design, with HoopEra, the first Parisian association entirely dedicated to Hula-Hoop.
The association offers 2 classes per week on site from July 1st to September 30th, 2015.
My verdict: a fun and ultimately accessible class for everyone (yes, even I managed to get the hoop spinning in no time), which combines sports and dance. You should definitely try it, it’s extremely entertaining, and plus, it slims your waist!
Cité de la Mode et du Design
34 quai d’Austerlitz 75013 Paris
until September 30, 2015 from 6:30 PM to 8 PM
Rates: between 12 and 15 € for 1 class
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You can enjoy the Hoop Touch (the Parisian convention organized by the Hoopera association) from September 11th to 13th to discover this discipline.
For a weekend, you can benefit from 9 workshops (accessible to beginners as well as intermediate and advanced levels) led by renowned “Hoopers”. There will also be yoga workshops, group warm-ups, an opening Flashmob, a Hoop Market…
Saturday, September 12th, it’s showtime with the Gala evening, which will take place on the stage of the Cirque Électrique.
Hoop Touch
from September 11 to 13, 2015
Price and booking right here
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The Vertical Solidarity Race at the Maison de la Radio
Radio France
and the NGO PL4Y International are launching Vertigo at the Maison de la radio for the first time, on Sunday, September 13th, starting at 10 AM.
The concept of this vertical solidarity race: climb 365 steps, 22 floors, and 70 meters high in a minimum amount of time in a unique location in Paris, the Radio France central Tower.
Goal: collect maximum donations to combine verticality and solidarity!
Accessible to all, between friends or colleagues, beginner runners or experienced athletes, companies or individuals, everyone can contribute to this extraordinary event combining self-transcendence and generosity.
Every runner who wishes to participate calls upon their entourage to raise the funds necessary to finance their bib. The goal: collect 365 euros per person, like the number of steps to climb (minimum mandatory collection: 22 € as the number of floors!)
The entire cost of registration will be donated to educational projects led by PL4Y International, which develops sport-based support programs for thousands of children in France and abroad. The funds raised will thus allow thousands of children to learn and grow while having fun.
A village with sports and musical activities will also be deployed in front of the Maison de la radio: badminton courts, fencing track, boxing ring, darts, basketball hoops, a 100-meter track, and many other surprises..
Sunday, September 13, 2015 from 10 AM to 6 PM
Information and registration right here
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The La Parisienne race
On the occasion of the 19th edition of the “La Parisienne” race organized on September 13, 2015, Variance, the lingerie brand, becomes the official partner of La Parisienne for the 1st time and has its Variance Team participate!
The good plan: a sports coaching video and tips to follow throughout the year!
During these two minutes, various exercises follow one another, such as jumping jacks or squats, and other movements perfectly adapted to physical preparation. Simple exercises accessible to everyone to best prepare their body to resume physical activity or simply to best prepare for their warm-up.
Variance also invited 200 women from all over France to participate in the Parisienne race by joining the Variance Team.
The 200 available bibs disappeared in just a few moments via registration on the Variance Facebook page.
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8th edition of the Bossapas in Chaville
The Hauts-de-Seine sports hike, the Bossapas, is back for its 8th edition. A true challenge in the heart of nature open to all hikers and athletes, the Bossapas is a hiking trek of 33 km with 1100 meters of positive elevation gain or 25 km with 800 meters of elevation gain for the less trained.
Using a map and a control card (given at the start), these 2 routes allow you to discover the forests of Fausses-Reposes, Meudon, and Clamart. Alone, with family, or with friends, there’s no fear of getting lost; the routes are marked. At the checkpoints, volunteers even offer refreshments.
Recommendations: bring a picnic, water (2 liters per person), and good shoes.
Back at the village, stretches will be offered, as well as information stands and association sales. Departures take place between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM (last departures at 8:30 AM) in front of the Chaville Rive Droite train station.
La Bossapas
Saturday, September 19, 2015 in Chaville
Rive Droite Station
Transport: Train line L from Gare St Lazare.
Bus 171 Pont de Sèvres
Rates: 5 € for FFRandonnée license holders (upon presentation of the license) and 10 € for other participants (payment on site).
Registration recommended (before Sept 17) on the website www.rando92.fr
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A national day to experience sports as a family
The Famillathlon is celebrating its 11th anniversary and is meeting up in Paris this year, today at the Champ de Mars, on Sunday, September 27th, and in many cities in France from September 20th to 27th, 2015.
This unique and unifying event is open to everyone in many cities, the purpose of this day being to help families discover the practice of sports and to facilitate bonding and solidarity through numerous free activities.
For this new edition, the event will be themed around the benefits of sports and time shared as a family.
Participating municipalities: Paris (75), Saint Cloud (92), Belfort (90), Nevers (58), Bargemon (83), Dreux (28), Bouzy (51), Marseille (13), Tregourez (29) …
More than 100 activities and sports workshops will be offered at the Famillathlons as well as hundreds of hours of entertainment and activities in France with 230 associations, clubs, and leagues gathered, not to mention celebrities and high-level athletes to meet.
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LiveFit Tour: the fitness event of the year organized by L’Équipe
L’Équipe and the online coaching service Ilocoach are launching the LiveFit Tour and inviting all fitness fans to 6 unforgettable evenings in Paris, Marseille, and Lille.
Program: 3 hours of exceptional fitness shows, hosted by international LES MILLS trainers, during which several thousand LiveFitters will vibrate in unison to wild choreographies. Among the LES MILLS trio of internationally renowned icons: Oscar Peiro in Paris, Lisa Osborne in Marseille, and Mark Nu’u in Lille.
Here are the 6 classes offered during the events: BodyVive Active, BodyAttack, Grit Cardio, BodyBalance, BodyCombat & Sh’Bam.
Dates:
- Paris: at the Parc des expositions, November 6 and 7, 2015
- Marseille: at the Parc Chanot, November 13 and 14, 2015
- Lille: at the Grand Palais, November 20 and 21, 2015
Rates: Solo 49€ (39€ early bird) / Group (4 to 10 people) 44€ (37€ early bird) / VIP (L’Équipe Premium subscriber or LES MILLS member) 37€
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The Défi Run ASSU 2000
This obstacle course, organized for the second consecutive year, is supported this year by 4 renowned ambassadors: Laury Thilleman, Mehdi Baala, Ladji Doucouré, and Marc Raquil.
Concept: over a distance of 5 or 10 km, 20 obstacles to overcome and as many good reasons to run and push your limits with 4 Challenges to take on (Resist, Speed, Strong, and Agility).
The good plan: 2 preparatory coaching sessions will be organized before each race: about fifteen days before and then another the week preceding the Défi Run ASSU 2000. Free, these sessions will be led by Leslie Djhone and open to everyone.
3 dates in France:
- Marseille, September 13
- Paris, October 17 and 18
- Nice, November 22
Défi Run ASSU 2000
Parisian race at the Bois de Vincennes
Location: Accessible by bus via lines 112 and 46 (stop Parc Floral), or by metro via line 1 (Station Château de Vincennes)
October 17 (5 km) from 2 PM to 6 PM, and October 18 from 9 AM to 4 PM 2015
The race on the 17th will start in the early afternoon and the one on the 18th will start between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM and will end in the afternoon
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GIVEAWAY :
I am offering you the chance to win 4 bibs (so you can form a team of 4 people, for example) for the Défi Run ASSU 2000 event in Paris!
To participate, just leave a comment below this article telling me about your running experience and why you want to participate in this race.
A random draw among the answers to this question will designate the winner of the 4 bibs. Good luck to everyone!
Rules:
– Giveaway limited to Metropolitan France
– + 1 chance if you are a fan of the blog’s Facebook page; + 1 chance if you follow the blog’s Twitter page; + 1 chance if you follow the blog’s hellocoton page + 1 chance if you follow the blog’s Instagram page + 1 chance for each share of the article (don’t forget to leave your usernames in your comment if you want to benefit from extra chance(s))
– 1 entry per IP address
– Transport to the race location is not included in the prize
– Giveaway start date: Monday, September 7, 2015 – participation deadline: Saturday, September 19, 2015 and results the next day on the blog in an edit of this article
EDIT of September 24, 2015:
Following the random draw (which I was a bit late in doing, sorry), I am announcing that the winner of the Défi Run prize is Léa.
Congratulations to you, I will contact you by email shortly to coordinate for the race. Thank you for the entries from all the brave ones.
