Warriors of the 산스장 (outdoor gym workout in Seoul)!

Have you ever wondered who is training in the many outdoor gyms (산스장) you find in parks and along hiking trails? Is it 아줌마 (ajummas) and 아저씨 (ajoessis) trading the latest neighbourhood gossip while stretching and staying fit? Well, mostly, but now, we join the party.

DATE AND TIME: every Wednesday at 7:30pm

WHO IS THIS MEETUP FOR: You! It does not matter if you have just done a Hyrox, PR’d your Boston Marathon time or see joining this meetup as an opportunity to get off that comfy couch or out of the old, creaking office chair. People of all ages and fitness levels are welcome. This meetup is designed as an inclusive workout space, in which we support each other to get or stay healthy, but mostly to connect and enjoy our shared time outdoors.

EVENT DETAILS:
We'll start with a 5-10 minute group warm-up to prepare our bodies for the workout ahead. The main session features circuit interval training, where participants rotate through multiple workout stations using timed intervals (such as 40 seconds of work followed by 20 seconds of rest). Each station focuses on functional movements and we will make sure to hit all the big muscle groups to give you a complete, full-body workout. There are different intensity levels available for every exercise. This means we can all work out together as a group while each person chooses the level that works best for them. We will end the workout together with a little challenge and a cool-down.

The meetup is free.

HOW WE TRAIN:
We leave our ego at the door and embrace community. We train together and support each other. There is a zero-tolerance policy for body-shaming or any kind of derogatory comment(s).

Please note: We are not the only people using the 산스장, but share this community space with others. This means you are safe from the host’s doubtful workout playlists, but also that access to specific equipment at the 산스장 cannot be guaranteed. Thus, we will focus on bodyweight exercises and minimal use of equipment.

EVENT SCHEDULE
7:30 PM — Meet at Nakseongdae station, Exit 5 (낙성대역 5번 출구)
⏰ Please be on time. We will wait five minutes, but then depart on our walk towards the 산스장. Please note that the walk up to the 산스장 involves a steep uphill path, including a number of stairs. So, we already get the body going and are rewarded with a beautiful view of the city. If you miss the group at the subway station, you can find the 산스장 here (from this spot on Naver Maps take the stairs up and follow the hiking trail).

7:50 PM - Start of the workout

8:45PM - End of the workout and meetup (optional: walking back to the station together, sharing dinner)

Please note: We are not the only people using the 산스장, but share this community space with others. This means you are safe from the host’s doubtful workout playlists, but also that access to specific equipment at the 산스장 cannot be guaranteed. Thus, we will focus on bodyweight exercises and minimal use of equipment.

WHAT TO WEAR:

• Training clothes and shoes

WHAT TO BRING:

• Water
• A fresh shirt to change into after training (Please note that there are no showers at the 산스장, but there are toilets nearby that you can use for changing.)

MEET THE HOST:
The meetup is run by Alice who has given group training classes in Sweden for five years. She loves functional exercise and believes that everything is scalable to meet participants where they are. When she is not in a 산스장, she enjoys lifting a heavy barbell–to clear her mind and feel a little stronger within and outside the gym.

Please note: This event is dependent on the weather. If heavy rain or storms occur, the event may be cancelled. In this case, the host will inform you on the Meetup event page as well as in the Kakaotalk Chatroom.

Stay updated by joining the “Warriors of the 산스장” KakaoTalk Chatroom.

CANNOT ATTEND?
Please cancel well in advance so we know how many people will join and giving those on the waiting list a chance to participate.