{"id":1189350,"date":"2026-09-06T08:58:20","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T08:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1189350\/"},"modified":"2026-09-06T08:58:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-06T08:58:20","slug":"new-gym-in-paris-helps-homeless-folks-improve-their-health-and-habits-without-leaving-the-shelter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1189350\/","title":{"rendered":"New Gym in Paris Helps Homeless Folks Improve Their Health And Habits\u2013Without Leaving the Shelter"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Wilfried enjoying The Shelter Gym in Paris \u2013 Photo by Omnigym<\/p>\n

A gym equipment company from Finland is bringing physical fitness to the homeless community of Paris.<\/p>\n

Inactivity is a growing public health concern, but especially in lower income communities.<\/p>\n

To address this challenge, Omnigym installed an outdoor gym at a homeless shelter in the French capital.<\/p>\n

They tested whether easy access to exercise would improve physical and mental wellbeing.<\/p>\n

The project collected anonymous data from residents as well as self-assessments to evaluate the impact.<\/p>\n

Now, one month later, Omnigym reached out to GNN to share some of their findings.<\/p>\n

The residents were asked to assess their physical health, mental well-being, sleep, mood, and energy levels\u2014as well as answer a few questions.<\/p>\n

\"\"Working out at The Shelter Gym in Paris \u2013 Omnigym<\/p>\n

80% of respondents reported improved physical health, since the equipment arrived.<\/p>\n

The new gym also delivered broader benefits. And respondents reported positive behavioral changes.<\/p>\n

90% of respondents said it has helped them meet or talk to other people.<\/p>\n

When asked what they appreciate most about the gym, one user said, \u201cA change in behavior. I smoke less.\u201d<\/p>\n

Another resident simply described it as \u201ca change\u201d in their life, \u201ceven if only a little\u201d.<\/p>\n

MORE POSITIVE HOMELESS NEWS:<\/strong>
\u2022 Retired Cop Rehabs Bus into Mobile Laundry: He Now Washes Clothes for the Homeless<\/a>
\u2022 How a Gift from Pope Francis Inspired a Restaurant Owner to Feed the Hungry for Years<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Giovanni at The Shelter Gym in Paris (Omnigym)<\/p>\n

Omnigym partnered with Emma\u00fcs Solidarit\u00e9, a French nonprofit that supports people experiencing homelessness, to pilot the courtyard fitness unit.<\/p>\n

Kirsti Laasio, CEO of Omnigym, calls it The People\u2019s Gym<\/a>, and says the initiative addresses a need that is often overlooked.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to democratize physical training and make it accessible to everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

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