Updated on November 17, 2022 by pierre

The 5 best sports to practice in times of covid in Brussels?

Today there are several citizens of Brussels who are passionate about and fans of sports activities. However, with the time of covid-19, sports activities must now be carried out taking into account the respective official instructions specific to each municipality, district, and the State of Brussels.

Despite all these conditions, you still want to do sport but you don't know what type of sport to do in the preventive measures of covid-19. You have done well to choose this article, we are directing you to 5 sports in accordance with the measures of your State.

Sports impossible to practice because of the covid

The devastating consequences of COVID-19 have led to the implementation of preventive measures. And since then, we have witnessed the restrictions of certain activities. In the field of sport, we can list:

Martial arts, football, volleyball, dance, etc.

Sport being a source of vitality, if it were to become a threat, it would no longer have its sense of being. Some activities are therefore almost impracticable. However, it should be noted that sport is part of our life and that is why some sports are still possible despite covid-19.

What sports can you do in Brussels in times of covid?

There are a wide variety of sports in the world. Moreover, the time of covid-19 does not allow you to practice them all in order to avoid being contaminated by the virus. So for the respect of the barrier measures, it is necessary to avoid a massive contact and the respect of the social distance of 2m. As a result, some sports are downgraded from the lot. You may even have cancel your sports subscription.

Possible sports in Brussels:     

In order to avoid the spread of COVID-19 which is generally done by contact, the recommended sports are individual or those possible only between relatives, households with a limited number and respect for the 2m security measures between practitioners. Referring to the instructions of the Brussels authorities, the possible sports with the covid-19 pandemic are the following:

1. Outdoor sports halls in the parks of Brussels

You may have already seen them but forgotten… Outdoor fitness rooms in Brussels. The most famous are

• outdoor gym Cinquantenaire Park, Parc Du Cinquantenaire 1a, Brussels
• Brussel-Hoofdstad – Street Workout Park – Green Promenade, 39, Rue de la Vignette, Auderghem
• Ixelles – Calisthenics Park – Albert Demuyter Stadium Rue Volta 14, Brussels, 1050 Region
• Parc Street Workout – Georges Henri Park, Rue du Menuisier 2, Brussels
• Outdoor Gym Brussels Rue Royale Rue Royale Koningsstraat, Brussels, 1000
• Anderlecht – Outdoor Bodybuilding Park – Peterbos, Parc du Peterbos 3, Brussels, 1070 Region

2. Running

This type of sport you can do at home in your course, in your gym and on the sports field of your house. This sport can be practiced alone as a couple or even with the family with a limited number and in respect of barrier gestures.

3. Urban Training: exercise in the city

Playing sports in the city outdoors does not necessarily require infrastructure. In general, it is practiced in a group and supervised by a sports coach. Urban training is a way to train while using the environment. For example, street furniture in parks and gardens such as benches, low walls, stairs. This discipline therefore uses the city and its green spaces as a playground. You can therefore build your muscles and at the same time get some fresh air and (re)discover one or more districts.

4. Hiking

Hiking is an outdoor activity that is done on foot following a route, marked or not, alone or in a group. It is both a sport and a leisure of discovery and contemplation.

5. Skiing near Brussels 

Skiing is a means of individual gliding locomotion practiced using long, narrow skates called skis, attached to the feet, and a set of essentially winter sports. Consult our article on skiing in Belgium

6. Swimming in the swimming pools of Brussels

It may seem strange to you, but at the time of writing this article, swimming pools in Brussels  are open! However, they operate by reservation. Everyone is free to judge whether it is good to go there or not.

7. Mountain Bike Race

Bike racing is ideal for this time because it is done alone with your bike at home or outside your home. It is very good for your physique and for the prevention of any form of contamination against covid-19.

8. The VITA courses in Brussels

The principle is very simple: it is marked trails in the open air with different stops to perform sports exercises, suitable for all ages, with explanatory panels for the movements.

9. Nordic walking in town or in the Ardennes

Nordic walking is an outdoor sport that consists of accelerated walking with specific walking sticks, usually made of composite material. This sport, extremely popular in Scandinavian countries, is practiced in summer and winter.

CONCLUSION

Now that you have learned about the different types of sports possible to practice in Brussels during the covid-19 period, you have the possibility of choosing the one that interests you. In addition, we still have interesting topics to offer you. If you are interested contact us.