If you want to conquer your inner couch potato, you’ll find a really great alternative to the classic gym right in the heart of Alsergrund. You don’t need a membership, fancy equipment, or a reservation. So let’s go! Free workout in the park in Vienna is loading.
Sweating in the 9th District: How to Join In
Every Monday and Thursday, we hit the mat right on time from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The meeting spot for our group workout is Arne-Karlsson Park, right on bustling Währinger Straße. Wear comfortable clothes, bring your own yoga mat, and don’t forget to bring plenty of water.
The workout takes place in any weather, so even a little drizzle is no excuse. You can simply join in and get started right away.
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Workout with a real world record holder
At the helm isn’t just anyone, but extreme athlete Michael Strasser. If the name doesn’t ring a bell: the Lower Austrian holds, among other things, the world record for the fastest bicycle crossing of the Americas. It took him just 84 days, 11 hours, and 50 minutes to make the journey from Alaska to Patagonia.
Now he shares his experience and energy with the people of Vienna. His training style is extremely motivating, but he also knows exactly how to push participants to their personal limits. He makes sure that both complete beginners and absolute fitness pros get their money’s worth and are thoroughly exhausted by the end.
What’s behind the payment
The absolute best part of the whole thing is the concept behind the funding. There’s no fixed ticket price here, and no one checks at the entrance to see if you’ve paid. Instead, the regular meetup is based on voluntary donations right after the workout.
At the end, you simply pay exactly what the session was worth to you or whatever you happen to have in your wallet. However, the world record holder doesn’t keep these proceeds; instead, he donates them entirely to a good cause. So you’re not only doing something good for your own body, but also supporting important projects along the way.
