The “Your Body is Your Gym” was an Erasmus+ youth exchange, hosted in Łódź, Poland from 5th to 12th of May 2023. The main aim of the project was to raise awareness about the importance of creating lifelong healthy habits. During the project, participants got introduced with different body weight exercises, HIIT cardio exercises, relaxing techniques and various healthy food recipes. The project involved 25 participants from Poland, Macedonia, Hungary and Croatia.
The main idea behind the project was to create a space where everyone, no matter their age, nationality, or background, could chat about staying healthy through physical activities. We didn’t just talk, though – there were also hands-on workshops where we all got involved in a laid-back setting, leaving discrimination at the door.
When we were planning everything out, we made sure to consider everyone, keeping things fair and square. We thought about different needs and made sure all activities were inclusive. The aim was to make it clear that being healthy isn’t a one-size-fits-all thing.
In a nutshell, ‘Your Body is Your Gym’ went beyond just promoting physical health. It was all about creating a sense of community and understanding among us participants, no matter where we came from. The hope was that we’d take these ideas back to our own corners of the world and encourage others to adopt a healthy lifestyle too.
