A project by the Lauftreff Recklinghausen.
Sponsored by the Recklinghausen Distrect Sports Association, the German Olympic Sports Confederation, the North Rhine-Westphalia State Sports Association, and the Federal Ministry of the Interior.
We look forward to seeing you!
What is the idea behind “Gemeinsam läuft's - International” (“Move forward together – international”)?
Our sports club - Lauftreff Recklinghausen - has a new offer for people with a migration background and refugees: Join us for Reactive Walking, where you can explore the city and practice German at the same time! Outdoor exercise is the perfect way to have fun and stay healthy. At the same time, you can make new friends while walking and learn more about the city of Recklinghausen. You can find more information about Reactive Walking at the bottom of this page.
The course is suitable for beginners and those who want to return to walking.
What do we do?
From March to May 2026,there will be 9 guided walking tours. Each tour takes you to a different interesting place in the city. You can:
You will receive a brief language guide for each tour. It contains important words and phrases related to the tour and the training.
What do you need to bring?
When and where do we meet?
Starting March12, we will meet every Thursday at 05:00 p.m. at the adult education center, Herzogswall 17, for the walking tours. Each tour lasts about 90 minutes.
The next tours, starting at 05:00 p.m., are scheduled for ...
How much does it cost?
The course is free of charge. It is particularly important to us that you participate regularly.
How can I register?
Please register by March 5, 2026 via the e-mail address [email protected].
What is Reactive Walking?
Reactive walking is a healthy workout for the whole body. It is a modern form of Nordic walking. The word “reactive” means that the body reacts immediately to movement impulses. The muscles tense automatically and provide stability and safety.
Lightweight tubes are used in reactive walking. The tubes contain special granules. The natural arm swing causes the granules to move back and forth. This creates noticeable and audible impulses. These impulses must be absorbed by muscle power. This trains the muscles without putting too much strain on the joints.
The tubes can be filled to different levels. This makes the training suitable for beginners and advanced users. The arms remain slightly bent while walking. When swinging forward, the tube points upwards. When swinging back, it remains horizontal at about hip height. The sound of the granules is important. It should sound like a slight rattling. If you don't hear any noise, you should concentrate more on the movement.
Reactive walking strengthens the back, abdomen, shoulders, and arms. It improves coordination and can relieve tension. As endurance training, it supports the heart and circulation. It helps prevent back problems and improves overall fitness.
Are you interested in other sports?
Soccer, basketball, swimming, volleyball, athletics, gymnastics, table tennis, gymnastics, badminton and much more. Over 110 sports clubs in Recklinghausen offer a wide range of sports. You can find all the offers on the website of the Recklinghausen Sports Association (www.ssv-re.de/). There you will find a contact person, the club's homepage and telephone number.