The muscle factory was a youth exchange activity aiming to inform young Europeans on the importance and benefits of sports and healthy lifestyle. The main goal of this youth exchange was to inspire young people to practice sports on a daily basis and adapt a healthier lifestyle.
The preparation started with the advanced planing visit that took place 24-27th of August, 2018, where the group leaders came to Esch-sur-Alzette to discuss the foreseen program of activities, decide on the events that the international group will join under the #beactive program, divide and structure the workshops to prepare and go through the logistics of the project.
During the European week of sports in 2018, 42 young people from 6 European countries have met in Luxembourg city and spent 7 days of activities that changed their view on healthy living and the importance of sports within their daily lives.
The workshops of this project informed participants on a proper food diet, the essentials of workout and its importance within their daily lives. Each workshop contained a ‘do it yourself’ part where the participants engaged into physical activities such as: calisthenics, acrobatics-yoga, water aerobics, kayaking, European bowling and archery. Divided into international groups, the participants prepared a healthy meal for themselves.
During the week of activities, the international groups created and introduced new ways of workout that are both fun and challenging, specifically adopted to the needs of young Europeans. The project was concluded with a final event in the outdoor fitness park in Luxembourg city where the groups presented their unique workout routines.
Testimonial of a participant:
“Creativity, smiles and our super workout activity. I had a great time and a lot of positive emotions.” – Darja K.
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