We all know that workouts are not for everyone. We can all dread doing workouts and keeping up with staying fit, especially when you’re backpacking. Fret not, there are multiple Brisbane activities that can be double as a good workout session. They are super fun and super cheap too! Forget expensive gym fees, the only thing we are going to be burning is calories.
1. Go city cycling with CityCycle
To get some muscle buildup in those calves, go along on a CityCycle. There are over a whopping 150 stations across Brisbane to ride past, this CityCycle saves you the money of buying a bike.
They allow you to rent a bike out for as cheap as chips! The first half an hour of any journey is free so it won’t cost you a penny. It won’t break your diet either! The CityCycle bike hire is a main part of Brisbane City Council’s plan to encourage more people to go on bike rides. It is a fundamental and essential part of Brisbane’s active and public transport system.
CityCycle extremely helps reduce traffic and it eases parking pressures in Brisbane. It is a brilliant and fun way to get around the city. They scheme conveniently links bus, ferry, and train connections
There are up to 150 stations with over a whopping 2000 bikes! To use the bikes, you must be over 17 years of age.
2. Get active with Riverlife
Sometimes it is fun to mix up your typical exercise routine and enjoy the outdoor activities in Brisbane. Whether it’s abseiling the Kangaroo Point Cliffs or kayaking on the Brisbane River, Riverlife has it in the bag.
Get to the river and experience Brisbane from an exciting but different angle. Riverlife offers a range of adventures, activities and Aboriginal cultural experiences on the Brisbane River. Riverlife also offers distinctive venues for any type of occasion including weddings and parties.
3. Join a morning run at the park
Anyone who is a morning person, this activity is the one for you. 7 am on a Saturday morning, a group of active and bubbly individuals, participate in a 5km outdoor run. There are multiple running trails in Brisbane and Parkruns are a very popular way of keeping fit. South Bank and New Farm allow any level of experience or activeness so you can run at your own pace. It is free to attend every week, all you need to do is register online to find your closest Parkrun.
4. Climb the stairs at Kangaroo Point Stairs
The Kangaroo Point Cliffs are located at Kangaroo Point across the Brisbane River in Australia. It is a popular spot and they are very close to the city. If you are one to enjoy challenging workouts and you flourish on the jelly-like feeling in your legs, then the Kangaroo Point stairs are just for you!
Kangaroo Point Cliffs are a super well-known exercise attraction for cardio-lovers. You can bring your friends along and exercise at your own pace. You exercise alongside a beautiful and relaxing river view.
There is a fun and effective workout for everyone and Brisbane hopes to attract more people and convince them to become more fit and active.
5. Go for a walk + hike at Mt Coot-tha
For some people, they head up to Mt Coot-Tha for the lookout at the summit, and maybe have a cup of coffee up there. For some people, they prefer to just wander along a large number of trails it provides.
Mt Coot-tha is known to be a maze of tracks that run up and across the mountain. This makes Mt Coot-tha one of the most visited running trails in Brisbane for people building up their fitness and endurance and tourists alike. It also attracts cyclists and mountain bikers. It even has a horse riding path.