Aqua fitness in Döbeln: The most popular course attracts numerous participants!

Aqua fitness in Döbeln: The most popular course attracts numerous participants!

Cologne shines when it comes to health sports. Aqua fitness in particular is currently booming in the region and is captivating many active enthusiasts. A look at Döbeln shows how good this sport is. The Döbeln Health Sports Association enjoys great popularity with 800 members and is one of the largest health sports clubs in Saxony. The trainer Astrid Helbig leads the “orthopedics group”, which offers special exercises to strengthen the musculoskeletal system and combat back problems. The courses are so well received that there are sometimes waiting lists.

For participants like Monika Polster, it's not just the movement that's important - she even brings home-made truffles, which further strengthens the community spirit. Sächsische.de reports that the club works as a partner with the Roßweiner rehabilitation center and has also taken over their rehabilitation sports groups since January 1, 2025. This has significantly expanded the course offerings and provides a breath of fresh air in the training room. The use of city pools in Döbeln and Roßwein or the Platsch in Oschatz underlines the variety of training locations.

Diverse health offerings

Aqua fitness is not the only popular sport on offer. Nordic walking, fitness courses for children and hybrid courses are also part of the program. Participants who want to overcome setbacks in their health also benefit from specially adapted rehabilitation sports offers. This aims to improve strength, endurance, coordination and flexibility. Gesundheitsport-Wittgenstein.de makes it clear that in order to participate you need a doctor's prescription containing an orthopedic diagnosis.

This also means that the exercise units take place in small, fixed groups. This provides personal care that gives participants peace of mind while they work on their recovery. The cost bearer for rehabilitation measures is often the pension insurance, so access to such courses is also given to people with limited financial resources.

The importance of sport for health

Sport is more important than ever - not just for physical health, but also for mental well-being. A survey has shown that around 70 percent of Germans rate their health as good or very good. Statista shows that lack of exercise increases the risk of serious illnesses such as cancer. The numbers show: Over 80 percent of Germans say they do sport to promote health.

These figures make it clear how important it is to further expand offers and access to sporting activities. New courses such as Pilates, yoga and Qigong will soon be offered at the Döbelner Verein. Lectures on health topics are also on the agenda, as are cooking courses for healthy eating from September 2026, which are being developed in collaboration with health insurance companies. A new training room in the former Stemke building on Waldheimer Straße will also allow more space, less lack of space and more training times.

It therefore remains to be seen what further positive developments health sport will bring in Döbeln and the surrounding area. One thing is certain: the club members have a good hand when it comes to their everyday health! The trend of healthy exercise is affecting more and more people and is creating a strong community.