Topics around exercise and sport

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Discover the most popular outdoor sports for summer 2021 – SWICA

Let's get out into the great outdoors! Now that temperatures are rising, there are no more excuses for exercising indoors. Nature has extremely positive effects on us in many different ways, and Switzerland is a paradise for outdoor sports. The diversity of the landscape with its forests, hills, mountains, lakes and rivers opens up a wide range of sporting opportunities. Around 42% of Swiss people take part in outdoor sports at least once a week, 15% at least once a month (Sport Schweiz 2020).

The 10 craziest outdoor yoga trends – SWICA

Yoga is currently in vogue, resulting in a large variety of forms and practices. We will show you ten outdoor yoga trends that are really something special. Is there a better way to bring the body, mind and soul into balance than through yoga? Well, doing your exercises outdoors in the fresh air opens up a wide range of possibilities. 

World Dance Day

Wednesday, 29 April 2026 is World Dance Day. It's the perfect opportunity to conquer the dance floor, whether it's in a dance studio, your living room or the open air. Dancing keeps you fit, frees your mind and brings people together.

Climbing

Climbing is booming in Switzerland. Moving vertically upwards at lofty heights is an efficient way of working all the muscles in the upper body, as well as being good for your mental health. SWICA provides financial assistance to customers who pursue this sport.

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Body analysis

Anyone who has ever wondered whether their own body weight is in proportion to their height will soon have come across the body mass index, or BMI for short. This health tip explains how reliable BMI is as a measure.