Gymnasium for All

No worries if you don’t have a gym membership in Luxembourg. Head to grund. In the year 2014 an open gym was conceived in grund. I personally like the concept. Among others, few cardio training machines like bicycle and cross-trainer have been installed for workout. The mechanical devices are quite similar to those you find in any regular gym. The best part, it is freely available 24*7 throughout the year. So during sunny days especially from April to September you may find couple of family exercising and utilizing it fully.

One thing I have observed, while staying abroad is that, the government of developed nations,   do keep on implementing new schemes one after another for the betterment of city and its citizen resulting in the total development of the nation at large. There are about ten to twelve machines. There is a picnic bench, a drinking fountain, a sunbath chair and a rock climbing activity nearby. Anyone can enjoy a summer evening out, with family in the vicinity of Petrusse River. It has been a while now and the machines have started squeaking and squealing, but still in relatively good condition. 

Unlike Americans, Europeans are fitness freak, you will find so many people jogging, running or cycling during summers. But since winters are too harsh people are confined to homes, no outdoor activity, gym is the only alternative for exercising, and that’s why gyms are so very popular here.

 I have a lifetime membership, of the French chain, Amazonia gym in Bonnevoie. It conducts several classes like zumba, stepper, abs etc; during lunch break and late in the evening, timings suits all office goers. All workout machines are of techno-gym brand. The electronic interface in machines gives the account of calories burnt, one of the main reasons people join gym and few add-on information. There are specific machines for weight and strength training. Two trainers are always available for guidance. I love my gym but recently my frequency has reduced drastically. Personally one needs to be highly motivated to go to gym regularly.

Open gym is a good option. Earlier people used to walk or jog or run or cycle in Grund but now they can even do a bit of exercise as well.