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Medellín’s Outdoor Gyms: Where to Get Fit… for Free!

May 25, 2025

TLDR? You can find some great outdoor gyms in both Laureles and Poblado. Medellín has something I’ve never found in any of the American or European cities I’ve lived in: outdoor gyms. No, I don’t just mean a pull-up bar and maybe some monkey bars. I’m talking full-on gyms with

Beat Your Mile Time With the Best 5K Routes in Laureles

May 18, 2025

TLDR? There are some great 5K routes in Laureles, especially the Universidad Pontifica Bolivariana loop! Thanks to its eternal spring-like weather, Medellin is a great place to go for a run and try to beat your 5K time. Especially during the morning and evening, the temperature in Medellin is ideal

Where to Exercise and Stay Fit in Medellin

April 1, 2025

Short on time? Medellin has biking, roller-skating, outdoor gyms, hiking, and swimming spots all around the city where you can get some exercise. Medellin is a marvelous place to stay fit and exercise. That’s especially true early in the mornings or towards the end of the day when the weather

Meet The Best Gym in Medellin: Smart Fit

March 4, 2025

TLDR? Smart Fit gym is a go-to fitness center for anyone looking to stay in shape in Medellin. Let’s face it. Most of us gain a bit of weight when we’re on vacation. And, while that’s not a big deal, it’s always nice to try to nip things in the

A Guide to Indoor Rock Climbing at El Muro

November 11, 2023

Indoor rock climbing is one of the many ways to build your fitness in Medellin. It’s much more exciting than running on a treadmill for an hour but not as risky as outdoor climbing. I got the chance to visit Medellin’s indoor climbing facility El Muro and learn all about

How to Experience Ciclovía in Medellin

November 8, 2023

Every Sunday, the biggest road in Medellin is closed to motorists, instead cyclists and pedestrians take to the streets

A Guide to the Best Gyms in Medellin

October 1, 2023

TLDR? Medellin offers a range of activities to help you stay fit. This includes some great gyms. Here is a list of the best gyms in the city! Fitness is a pretty big deal in Medellin, so big that the city’s main highway is shut down once a week so

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