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Health & Beauty Guide – Berlin<\/h2>\n

Fitness Centres<\/h3>\n

Gyms in Berlin vary greatly in style, price, equipment, and scene, so it\u2019s best to take a good look at what is available in your area before joining. Contracts usually have a six-month minimum, and you can expect to pay much, much more for shorter contracts. Many gyms have multiple locations, and for an extra fee tacked onto your contract you can avail yourself of all the city\u2019s locations.<\/p>\n

Some decent centers are listed below, but keep an eye out for local independent places that might be more convenient or cheaper. A good place to check is http:\/\/www.citysports.de<\/a>\u00a0(only in German).<\/p>\n

Healthland – Fitness International<\/strong>
\nBehrenstr. 48, 10117 Berlin – Mitte, Tel: 20 63 53 00
\nNo website, but has four locations and is used by the rich and famous of Berlin.<\/p>\n

Fit Sportstudio<\/strong>
\nRichard-Wagner-Platz 5, 10585 Berlin – Charlottenburg | Tel: 342 65 02
\nNo website, four locations as well, and English-speaking staff. Serious about working out, and not much of a social scene.<\/p>\n

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Golf<\/h3>\n

While you\u2019re not going to find any courses within the city limits, the area\u2019s golf courses are within easy driving and public transportation distance.<\/p>\n

Berliner Golfclub Stolper Heide e.V.<\/strong>
\nAm Golfplatz 1
\nD-16540 Stolpe
\nTelephone +49 33 03 5 49-214
\nEmail-only, Info@golfclub-stolperheide.de
\nSmall restaurant and changing rooms are available.<\/p>\n

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Tennis<\/h3>\n

After football, tennis is the second most popular sport in Berlin<\/a> with over a million members in the German Tennis Federation (http:\/\/www.dtb-tennis.de<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Public courts are widely available, both indoors and outdoors. Many sporting centers and health clubs will also have courts as part of their facilities.<\/p>\n

Non-members will be expected to pay around \u20ac15 for a court.<\/p>\n

A sample of courts to consider are listed below:<\/p>\n

Grunewald Tennis Club<\/strong>
\nFlinsberger Platz 8-14,
\nCharlottenburg
\n030 825 3028
\nhttp:\/\/www.grunewald-tennis-club.de<\/a><\/p>\n

Internationaler Tennis-Club Berlin<\/strong>
\nKurt-Schumacher-Damm 160A,
\nReinickendorf
\n030 4170 4631
\nhttp:\/\/www.itc-berlin.com<\/a><\/p>\n

To find a court closest to you, visit http:www.isb-berlin.net<\/p>\n

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Ping Pong<\/h3>\n

If you are looking for something on a smaller scale, then perhaps table tennis is what you are seeking.<\/p>\n

Stone ping pong tables are located throughout Berlin\u2019s parks, although you will need to bring your own bat and ball, the tables are free and when the weather is fine, this is a great way to spend some time.<\/p>\n

To find the closest table to you, check out\u00a0http:\/\/www.berlin-tischtennis.de<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Or, if you are looking for something truly unique and very Berlin, take your table tennis bat and head down to Dr Pongs. Here you can enjoy some ping pong madness while having a few drink. Set up like someone\u2019s garage, this funky little bar in Prenzlauer Ber doesn\u2019t kick off until around midnight \u2013 but when it does, it\u2019s a world of fun.<\/p>\n

Dr Pong<\/strong>
\nEberswalderSt 21
\nPrenzlauer Berg
\nhttp:\/\/www.drpong.de<\/a><\/p>\n

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Swimming<\/h3>\n

Swimming for fitness is a popular pastime, and there are many places in Berlin that will accommodate your needs \u2013 over 60 in fact. There are a number of different types of pools available throughout Berlin \u2013 pool halls, river baths and outdoor pools. Pools keep strict schedules for different swimmers of all ages and abilities – seniors, pregnant women, \u201cfun\u201d bathing (playing in the pool, as opposed to swimming laps), women only, and so on.<\/p>\n

The German culture is such that bathing, sunbathing and swimming in the nude is not uncommon. There are scheduled times at pool centers, and specific areas where nudity is accepted, so check first to participate or avoid these times or places.<\/p>\n

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Yoga<\/h3>\n

There is plenty on offer when it comes to Yoga within Berlin. From spiritual to sporty, there is something for everyone. The average price is around \u20ac15 for a class, and many studios offer reduced-price trial classes.<\/p>\n

Some of the best locations in Berlin for yoga are:<\/p>\n

AshtangaStudio<\/strong>
\nJablonskistr. 24, Prenzlauer Berg
\nTel: 030 4431 0893
\nThe teachers here speak good English and classes run for about two hours. You can purchase a casual class for \u20ac15; a four-class card for \u20ac50; and eight class card for \u20ac75; or an unlimited month pass for \u20ac100.<\/p>\n

Bikram Yoga Berlin \u2013 Mitte<\/strong>
\nNeue Sch\u00f6nhasuer Str 19, Hinterhof 3, Mitte
\nTel: 030 3087 8783
\nhttp:\/\/www.bikram-berlin.de<\/a>
\nEnglish classes are available. You can take a casual class for \u20ac15; a five-class card for \u20ac67; a ten-class card for \u20ac120; weeklies are \u20ac50; monthlies are \u20ac120. Class duration is two hours.<\/p>\n

Sun Yoga – Bikram<\/strong>
\nMehringdamm 33, Kreuzberg
\nTel: 030 6956 5522
\nhttp:\/\/www.bikramyogaberlin.de<\/a>
\nBe sure to bring your own mat and towel to avoid paying a \u20ac1.50 rental charge. Classes are \u20ac10 for 10days (first timers); 90min class for \u20ac15; or a monthly pass for \u20ac120.<\/p>\n

Yoga Klub – Iyengar<\/strong>
\nSch\u00f6nhauser Allee 29, Prenzlauer Berg
\nTel: 030 2280 7599
\nEnglish classes take place on a Wednesday evening at 19:00. Classes will cost you \u20ac12 for 90 min; 60 min for \u20ac9; four-class month pass \u20ac44; or ten-class month pass \u20ac70.<\/p>\n

Sivananda Yoga Zentrum Berlin<\/strong>
\nSchmiljanstr 24, Friedenau
\nTel: 030 8599 9789
\nhttp:\/\/www.sivananda.org\/berlin<\/a>
\nWhile classes are mostly run in German, teachers will speak English for those that require it. Children\u2019s classes are also available. On Tuesdays they offer a free trial for newcomers; casual rates are \u20ac14,50; five-class card is \u20ac59; ten-class card is \u20ac104; while a monthly card is only \u20ac97. Classes are 90 minutes long.<\/p>\n

SatSangat<\/strong>
\nK\u00e4the-Niederkirchnerstr. 12, Friedrichshain
\nTel: 030 4208 1010
\nhttp:\/\/www.satsangat.de<\/a>
\nWhile classes aren\u2019t English only, it is friendly to English-speakers. Classes will run for 90 min and you can expect to pay \u20ac8 for a trial class; \u20ac11 for casual classes; five-class card for \u20ac40; and private lessons will set you back \u20ac60.<\/p>\n

Yogavidya Berlin<\/strong>
\nRochstr 17 Mitte
\nTel: 030 9700 5990
\nhttp:\/\/www.yogavidyaberlin.de<\/a>
\nNot specifically English classes, however, translations are provided. 90-minute classes will cost \u20ac7 for a trial; \u20ac5 for meditation; \u20ac90 for a ten-class card; unlimited monthly access \u20ac60.<\/p>\n

YogaCircle Berlin<\/strong>
\nSchliemannstr 22, Prenzlauer Berg
\nTel: 030 2520 0915
\nhttp:\/\/www.yogacircleberlin.de<\/a>
\nThis female-centric center provides translation for those who need it. Classes generally run for 90 min and cost \u20ac8 for a drop-in or \u20ac25 for four classes. They also provide classes for kids.<\/p>\n

Spirit Yoga<\/strong>
\nRosenthalerStr 36, Mitte
\nTel: 030 2790 8503
\nGoethestr 2 -3, Charlottenberg
\nhttp:\/\/www.spirityoga.de<\/a>
\nEnglish classes are run on Friday at 16:00 (Mitte), however, they will also translate during other classes if requested. Very child-friendly, this center provides pre and post-pregnancy classes. You can expect to pay \u20ac15 for a class, or \u20ac69 for five classes.<\/p>\n

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Soccer \/ Football<\/h3>\n

Being one of Berlin\u2019s favorite sports, there is no shortage of football leagues to join. Whether you are looking for something indoors or outdoors, there are endless opportunities for you to get involved.<\/p>\n

The Berlin Football Association is the official association with about 100,000 individual members playing for about 360 football clubs, its website is a good place to start the search for your local side.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.berliner-fussball.de<\/a><\/p>\n

There is only one English-speaking amateur club in Berlin. It has a strong pull in the ex-pat community both on and off the field. The club offers girls, boys and adult teams with training sessions once or twice a week. Games are played on the weekends and occasionally they participate in international tournaments.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”city-side-bar”][vc_row_inner el_class=”sidebar-section-two”][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Useful links” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” el_class=”useful-links”][vc_separator color=”#ffffff” type=”full_width” thickness=”1″ up=”” down=””][vc_column_text el_class=”useful-links”]<\/p>\n