In Germany, health and fitness have always had a special importance, even going back more than 180 years to the time of Sebastian Kneipp (1821-1897), who was a Bavarian parish priest. The name Kneipp comes up time and again in connection with spas – the following link provides very interesting background reading: www.suite101.com.

There are at least 60 Kneipp spa towns in Germany today.

The next link is a beautiful way of getting into a relaxed frame of mind:www.beauty-hotels.com

The global fitness club trend which began around the early 80s, is especially strong in the Frankfurt and Rhine-Main area, where you’ll find an abundant supply of fitness and sports clubs at varying price levels in the city centre as well as in many suburbs.
www.fitcom.de
www.frommers.com

The Amica chain of fitness clubs caters for ladies only:
www.mainhattan-sports.com

Be sure to check the conditions carefully, before signing any long-term contract, as many fitness clubs require a lengthy termination notice period.
On the other hand, it’s possible to rent a squash, tennis or badminton court simply by the hour without paying a membership fee at some facilities.

In the Taunus area, SportPark Königstein ranks amongst the best of fitness and sports clubs. It has a whole range of the latest fitness equipment as well as tennis, badminton and squash courts. Sauna. In addition, there’s a varying program of every imaginable kind of gym course, different levels of aerobics, spinning, indoor running track, etc. Highly qualified trainers are on hand. Babysitting available.
www.sportpark-koenigstein.de

The Sport and Fitness Park in Steinbach/Taunus also has a wide range of equipment and offers an extensive program of well-attended activities.
www.sport-und-fitnesspark.de
The outdoor courses – inline skating, walking, jogging, mountainbiking – are especially popular in the good weather months.

Coming soon: Information on swimming pools both indoor and outdoor, beauty programs, golf courses.

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