In spring, it’s inevitable that outdoor sports are more appealing than those you can do in a stuffy gym. Luckily, it’s possible to spend more of your time outside without losing the effects of the hard work you’ve put in over the winter. Try jogging and get in shape before stripping off your winter attire this summer. Not only will you burn fat and lose weight, you’ll have more energy and look as fabulous as a movie star. And the incontestable advantage of jogging is that it’s cheap. You only have to purchase a pair of running shoes and find the nearest park to exercise. Here’s where to go.

Krylatskiye Kholmy (Krylatskiye Hills)This park is both a refuge from the din of the city and a great place to get some exercise. Busy and welcoming, this park’s success is due to the role it plays in the city’s sporting life. In Krylatskiye Hills you can jog, walk, bike or rollerblade alone or with your friends.Vorobyovy Gory (Sparrow Hills)This is a beautiful park that offers spectacular views of Moscow and superb jogging trails. The area offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities, drawing fitness fans from all over town to compete with each other in a healthy environment.Botanichesky Sad (Botanical Garden)If you’re looking for a place to relax and unwind, Moscow’s Botanical Garden will meet all your needs. The park offers an extraordinary opportunity to see a wide range of natural Russia. And maybe when jogging, you’ll catch a glimpse of a squirrel searching for its lunch in the park. KuskovoThis is a park where you can relax, stroll or jog along the beautiful leafy paths. A magical historic place to spend an afternoon, Kuskovo is a natural draw for many, including jogging fans and professional athletes.Gorky ParkThis oasis of green in the heart of Moscow attracts plenty of joggers and strollers who exercise on the park’s numerous paths. Gorky Park offers exceptional sporting facilities for family jogging contests and attractions for children.Kolomenskoye ParkThere’s no secret why Kolomenskoye Park enjoys such a high level of popularity: The rare beauty of the trees and plants throughout the park delights the eye, making Kolomenskoye one of the most picturesque parks in Moscow. It is also a place that offers ample opportunity to engage in different activities, including strolling, running and jogging.Locations:
Luzhniki Stadium
24 Luzhnetskaya Nab.
Metro: Sportivnaya
Tel: 201-1164

Lokomotiv Stadium
125a Bol. Cherkizovskaya Ul.
Metro: Cherkizovskaya
Tel: 161-9704

Dynamo Sports Complex
31 Lavochkina Ul.
Metro: Rechnoi Vokzal
Tel: 456-9157

Olympic Village
2 Michyurinsky Prospekt
Metro: Yugo-Zapadnaya
Tel: 924-6906

Brateyevo Sports Complex
20 Borisovskiye Prudy Ul., Bldg. 2
Metro: Maryino
Tel: 434-90-48

CSKA Sports Complex
39a Leningradsky Prospekt
Metro: Dynamo
Tel: 213-7163

Dynamo Stadium
36 Leningradsky Prospekt
Metro: Dynamo
Tel: 213-7781
Torpedo Stadium
4 Vostochnaya Ul.
Metro: Avtozavodskaya
Tel: 275-1186

Olympiisky Sports Complex
16 Prospekt Mira
Metro: Prospekt Mira
Tel: 288-5727

Kolomenskoye Park
39 Prospect Andropova
Metro: Kolomenskoye
Tel: 115-2309

Gorky Park
9 Krymsky Val Ul.
Metro: Oktyabrskaya
Tel: 237-0707

Krylatskiye Kholmy
Krylatskiye Kholmy Ul.
Metro: Krylatskoye

Vorobyovy Gory
Kosygina Ul.
Metro: Vorobyovy Gory

Kuskovo
2 Ul. Yunosti
Metro: Ryazansky Prospect
Tel: 370-0160

Botanichesky Sad
4 Botanicheskaya Ul.
Metro: Vladykino