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U.Porto joins the Breast Cancer Awareness Month with free fitness activities
The University of Porto associates with the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), which is October and whose goal is to raise awareness on the disease and to raise funds for research, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure. Thus, the U. Porto offers free fitness activities to the entire community from 26th October until 30th October, under its UPFit programme.
Add wellness to your body and mind with the municipal programmes Days with Energy and Sundays in Shape
Greyer days do not mean that you can't keep your exercise routines; so, boost stamina in your bodies with the municipal programme Days with Energy (Dias com Energia) and Sundays in Shape (Domingos em Forma), which have been validated by the health authorities.
Porto Tennis Club plays host to the International wheelchair Tennis Tournament this October
For the third consecutive year, Porto Tennis Club hosts the International wheelchair Tennis Tournament. The competition kicked off on 19th October and concludes today, 21st October. The event is included in the ITF Futures Series, and it athletes from different nationalities, namely Portugal, Brazil, Austria, Holland, Italy, Greece and France.
Get your exercise with invigorating swimming sessions during winter
During the 2020/2021 season, the REMUPI, the Municipal Network of pools managed by Ágora, still offers happy hours during the afternoon, with discounts of circa 50%. This promotion is aimed at users with the "free transit" modality (pool and gymnasium).
Porto Saudável initiative of Oriented Walks suspended for indefinite duration
The Porto Saudável programme was due to restart this past Sunday, 18th October, but it has been suspended for indefinite duration under the new guidelines of the Public Health authorities.
EDP Porto Marathon takes on a virtual format and leads the way to solidarity, as well
The EDP Porto Marathon takes on a virtual format and the competition is scheduled from 2nd to 8th November. Participants can choose two distances: the Marathon distance (42 km), from the riverside Douro and the Porto, Gaia and Matosinhos Atlantic Front or the 6 km mini-marathon/Fun Race. These distances can be concluded during the entire week, i.e., according to everyone's own pace. See here for applications.
Discover the power of healthy walks with the municipal programme Porto Saudável
The "Porto Saudável" programme is here until December ends to boost your fitness success. This initiative is about helping participants to stay fit and healthy. It is promoted by the municipal company Ágora, and organised by Runporto.
From Days with Energy to Sundays in Shape municipal programmes, let's exercise and stay healthy
Autumn settles in, so the municipal programme Days with Energy (Dias com Energia) and "Sundays in Shape" (Domingos em Forma) are now held indoors, in municipal pavilions to guarantee the participant's comfort.
Porto Saudável is here until December ends to boost your fitness success
The "Porto Saudável" initiative will run till the end of December. So, every Sunday morning till Xmas, there's a walk to help you stay fit whilst discovering the city's iconic places. Set the agenda as the next walk is scheduled for 18th October.
Gastão Elias is the winner of the Porto Open
The 21st edition of the Porto Open, and for the first time in the history of this competition, three Portuguese tennis players qualified for the singles final. Gastão Elias was the winner on 4th October, as Francisca Jorge lost to the Spanish tennis player Georgina Garcia-Perez.