Get Fit in Tokyo

Get Fit in Tokyo

Get Fit in Tokyo

Whether you are a visitor or a local, fitness and health will be an issue to consider. Those who are used to working out will need to find something to keep their fitness levels up despite all the travelling and those who are looking to find that healthy body they always dreamed of might just find it in Tokyo.

Known for its healthy food and for having slimmer waistlines than many western countries, Tokyo has a great deal to offer when it comes to health and fitness. As with any major city there are gyms and fitness clubs in abundance, so if visiting fitness enthusiasts don't want to change their schedule then these can easily be attended with a visitor pass.

For those who want something a little different they won't be disappointed. One of the more popular ways of working out at the moment is bootcamps. These are available across the city, either in gyms or, for the more adventurous, in local parks and spacious outdoor areas. There are also fitness dance classes available that include various forms of dance, including Zumba and modern dance. These are great for building up a sweat and it is so fun that the time passes by quickly. Even if there is a language barrier people can still participate simply by following the movements instead of worrying about language.

Alternatively, for trained runners or even those simply looking for a free workout, there are plenty of interesting places to go running and work up a sweat. One of the most popular running routes in Tokyo is the Tama River. But the choice doesn't end there and serious runners can even join a local running club to mix a little social activity with their workout and ensure that they don't give up after 5 minutes. Running is an excellent way to take in the local scenery and meet new people.

Many people think that if they are travelling somewhere, whether it is for work or pleasure, that they have to postpone their workout because they don't know the area. This shouldn't be the case and especially not in Tokyo, which has so much to offer in terms of fitness activites.

2020 Tokyo Olympics Bid

2020 Tokyo Olympics Bid

2020 Tokyo Olympics Bid

The Olympics are always an exciting time for the hosting country and citizens unite in the lead up to the games. Japan has made a bid for Tokyo to be the host for the 2020 Games. Previously Tokyo hosted the 1964 games, which was the first time that the Olympics were hosted in Asia and since then they have hosted the Winter Games twice. It has been projected that the 2020 games could generate $2 billion, although the estimated cost is currently set at $75 million.

It is always heartwarming to see the effect that hosting the Olympics has on a country. From the competitions for the Olympic Stadium designs, to the volunteers who work together to make the event a reality, it is always a fantastic show of pride for their country and an example of just how much people can achieve.

If selected this will be the fourth time that Japan has hosted the Games and the second time at hosting the Summer Games. The country has been a regular participant since the Olympics began and has won a total of 130 gold medals at the Summer Olympics. In total judo, gymnastics and wrestling are the most successful sports for Japan, with table tennis, badminton and taekwondo being the least successful.

The other two candidates to host the 2020 Summer Olympics are Istanbul and Madrid and the IOC will make the final decision, electing the chosen city in September 2013. Naturally, until that date many people will be waiting in keen anticipation to find out which city will become the host and those carefully laid plans cannot be put into action until the final decision has been made. The pressure will be on the winning city to create another stunning Olympic stadium and village to ensure that the hosting of the Games goes well. It is often a controversial subject as some believe that the money being spent on the games would be better spent in other areas, whereas others believe that the amount of money generated will be hugely beneficial to the city in the long run. This is a problem that is the same no matter who hosts the Games.