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The muscle factory (part 3)

2020-1-LU01-KA105-0631752020Youth mobilityfinalized
Countries: LU|MK|HR|ES|EE|RO|PL · Grant: €27,910
Intercultural/intergenerational education and (lifelong)learningAccess for disadvantagedHealth and wellbeing

Objectives

This project was a follow-up to 'The muscle factory (part 2)' youth exchange project that took place during the European week of sports 20-29 September 2019. Hence, the participants of this project have shown a genuine interest in proceeding with a follow-up that will fully implement their feedback and points to improve, which is the base on which this idea was shaped for the third time. This project aimed to raise awareness on the importance of healthy living and practicing sports on a daily basis. The young people that initiated this follow-up, got motivated to react regarding the fact that obesity is an uprising factor in the European countries. This project aims were inform young Europeans on a proper food diet and the importance of workout in the daily life of an individual. Another reason why this project was carried out was that society progresses more towards digital era and the majority of the European youth tend to neglect the physically active lifestyle and the benefits it brings. The habit to spend free time within their comfort zone rather than live an active and healthy lifestyle seems like a more simple solution to them. The objective of this project was to show and prove that an active lifestyle is not a chore or an obligation but a more natural and healthy way of living. The participants had the chance to learn and share positive practices on healthy nutrition and the importance of practicing sports on a regular basis. The workshops were of non-formal character and included discussions and examples on positive practices within healthy nutrition and sports. When it came to practicing sports, taking the first step was the most difficult which is why each workshop of this project included a part with physical exercises. The positive examples and practical exercising during the project encouraged participants to start practicing sports on a regular basis. The participants shared healthy food recipes and prepared meals accordingly. The group leaders introduced common sports practices typical for each participating country. Various exercising routines were presented through which the participants understood more on the differences and similarities in practicing sports all over Europe. Each workshop included a 'do it yourself' part where the participants cooked a healthy meal, practiced physical exercising, etc. According to the view of the initiators of this project young Europeans perceive classical exercising as an unpleasant activity. Which is why this project introduced exciting new ways of workout that were both fun and challenging. The routines were specifically adjusted to the needs of young Europeans.

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