Catalina Martínez Rodríguez 10B

As students, most of our life is based on academics: not only do we spend 8 hours, 5 days a week inside of the school facilities, but also, when the school day is over and we are able to go back to our home, we have to keep studying, doing homework and carrying out projects. Although it is truly important to learn and develop our mind, don’t you think it is equally essential to keep your body healthy and exercise? Have you ever thought about the enormous role and immense impact it has in your life?

This awesome attribute, which is directly connected to your mind and spirit, is the one that allows you to feel and fulfill your everyday activities: eat, walk, sleep, laugh, talk, move, etc. It is honestly the most amazing gift you will ever have, and it is crucial to love it, because as someone once said: “Your body houses the dreams and the desires of your wonderful mind” and “It is the only place you have to live”. By realizing how relevant your body is, the purpose of this article, is to show you all the possibilities you can choose from and places you can go to, in order to take good care of it and to,therefore, have a better quality of life in numerous aspects.

1. TRX Training Center:

Located in Calle 125 No. 21A – 47, here you will be able to challenge your body and workout as you never have before. Every class delivers a total-body workout and the best part is that you can choose which classes to go to, in order to get the perfect workout for your level. Here you will use your body weight, gravity and TRX Training equipment to push, pull, lunge, squat and plank your way to a better you. At the end, no matter which class you decide to go to, they all deliver incredible results.

2. Natural Yoga:

For those who suffer from stress and high tension from school, this place is simply perfect! Natural Yoga is located in Carrera 16A No.85-85 or Carrera 57 No.133-27. Here you will be able to improve your flexibility, build muscle strength, develop good posture, increase your blood flow, up your heart rate, drop blood pressure, among other benefits. By doing yoga, not only your body will be healthier, but also it has been proven that it will make you happier and will help you focus, since it releases tension and gives you peace of mind.

                                                                                                   3. Chairama Spa:

                                                                                                   If you consider yourself a lazy person and don’t

                                                                                                   like to exercise at all, this is no excuse for not ta-

                                                                                                   king good care of your body! In this magical site,

                                                                                                   situated in Calle 95 # 11 A – 27, you will be able

                                                                                                   to receive relaxing massages, hydrotherapy, un-

                                                                                                   usual rituals (involving implements such as: co-

                                                                                                   ffee, oils, fruits, water, bamboo…), etc. Here the

                                                                                                   balance between mind and body is restored,

                                                                                                   which improves your health and the quality of life.

4. Performance Dance Studio:

This Academy, situated in CALLE 111 N° 50-56, is ideal for those who are into arts and dance! This place offers multiple classes that challenges the body to try new things,for instance: aerial dancing, pole dancing, theatre, management of voice, ballet, Latin rhythms, among many others. Believe me, once you are in, you will never want to get out…

5. Ciclovía:

At the end, if you don’t want to spend any money, the best option is to go and exercise freely at the Ciclovía. Here, each Sunday morning from 7 a.m to 2 p.m, many from Bogotá’s citizens, go to the street on their bikes, skates or simply in their own feet, to work-out and end the week in healthy mood. All you need to do is locate where the nearest place from your house is, and start running or skating, with friends, family or all by yourself.

It doesn’t matter if you don’t want to spend any money or if you are simply lazy; now you don’t have any excuse for staying at home, doing nothing or simply studying. With these 5 places, you can choose and decide to challenge, exercise, love and respect your body… You just need to get up and get started!