Exercising in Prague

Gyms:

There are many gyms in Prague, so take your pick! Here are some that are close to the academic centre/dorms (Form Factory is the biggest network offering facilities all over Prague):

Form Factory Wenceslas Square

A fully equipped gym close to campus also offering group fitness classes and sauna.

Form Factory Palladium

A fully equipped gym close to campus also offering group fitness classes.

Form Factory SO-HO Holešovice (near Osadni)

A fully equipped gym close to campus also offering group fitness classes and sauna.

Form Factory Fitness Club Vršovická (near Machova)

A fully equipped gym close to campus also offering group fitness classes, sauna, whirlpool and swimming pool.

Xplore Fitness Na Příkopě

A fully equipped gym close to campus.

FANatic Studio

A women-only gym at Namesti Miru near Máchova. 


Running

There are numerous places where you can go for a run!
Try Grébovka or Riegrovy Sady parks around Máchova, or Stromovka and Letná park close to Osadní. You can also run along the river. 


Swimming

AXA 

Na Poříčí 40

A  A 25m swimming pool located near Namesti Republiky (a 20-minute walk away from the NYU Prague Academic Center). 

YMCA 

Na Poříčí 12

A 25m swimming pool (located 15 minutes away from the NYU Prague Academic Center).  

Other Pools

If you’re looking for a bigger pool, try either Aquacentrum Šutka or Plavecký stadion Podolí 


Basketball 

Outdoor Basketball Courts:
Park Lannova – close to the academic centre
Park U Vodárny – close to Máchova dorm
Ladronka Park


Biking

There are several cheap bike-sharing services that you can find around Prague and easily rent a bike using an app, such as Rekola.


Hiking

There are many beautiful hiking trails in or just outside of Prague! Just google Karlštejn castle, Brdy, Posázaví or ask the staff to give you recommendations. NYU Prague also organizes hiking trips which you can join for free! Make sure to check out the trips on the trips website and sign up during orientation week or by emailing prague-programing@nyu.edu.


Other sports

Feel free to ask the staff about other sports facilities in Prague, or send suggestions to prague-programing@nyu.edu.