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It must be said that for many years we kept the price of the card the same and sort of turned a blind eye to what was happening “out there”. Unfortunately, inflation and ever fatter utility bills and rents have not escaped the fitness & wellness sector. And so came the long-delayed increase in MultiSport prices and with it an understandable wave of questions from their users. Is it still worth it?

And because no question should go unanswered, we set out (probably for the first time ever) to write an article about what we and our long-time clients see as the value of MultiSport.

The MultiSport pays off and the exercise hasn’t stopped!

If I have a MultiSport, what am I actually paying for?

The MultiSport card is a unique product on the Czech market, which has one goal since its inception: To make you feel better. But the card is just the beginning. We are committed to bringing you new experiences and opportunities for activity and relaxation, so we are constantly expanding our partner network, writing articles in collaboration with experts, making videos or going to castles and castles with you in the summer. 

MultiSport will arrange
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1.
Entrance to the sport or relaxation centre

For every single entry to a gym, swimming pool or sauna, we send money to the partner venue, which thanks to us has a stable clientele and cash flow. We currently have more than 1,900 such places in our partner network. The most popular ones register tens to hundreds of thousands of entries per month with the MultiSport card.


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2.
The possibility to choose something different every day

Every year, our MultiSport Index research shows that MultiSport card users not only play sports more often than the rest of the population, but also like to rotate between multiple activities. It’s trying different sports without having to go to the commitment of a membership that our clients praise the most. “What our employees appreciate most about Multisport is the wide range of activities and the freedom to join fitness centres without having to buy memberships or passes. The most used are the entrances to the gym, group exercise classes, but also relaxation in the wellness centers. Team building or meeting friends for bowling or laser games cannot be omitted either,” shared Linda Púšová, Junior HR Generalist from Kiwi.com.


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3.
Health and better mood (not only) at work

For 83% of employees, well-being at work is as important as their salary. When employers invest in physical activity and wellness for their employees, it pays off not only in recruitment, but also in fewer sick days taken or overall higher productivity of individual teams.

“As the largest primary care provider in the country, we understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle and, in particular, the role that regular exercise plays in maintaining physical and mental health. We believe that employees who are healthy and happy are more productive and have a positive impact on the work environment. Thus, the MultiSport card is not just a benefit, but above all an investment in the health and well-being of our employees,” says Pavla Preissová from MOJE AMBULANCE a.s.

“We offer the Multisport card to our employees mainly because of work-life balance. By being more of an IT company, we wanted to provide employees with the possibility of various leisure activities that would focus on physical activity,” adds Linda Púšová from Kiwi.com.


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4.
The possibility to use shared bikes

In addition to access to the selected sports venue, you can take advantage of up to two one-hour rides on shared Rekola or nextbike bikes every day with MultiSport. Not only is this another way for you to get some extra exercise into your day, but you’ll be contributing to cleaner air in the city.


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5.
Unlimited access to
My MultiSport platform

With your MultiSport card, you also get unlimited access to our online platform My MultiSport, where you can get discounts from our partners, try various well-being apps for free or work out at home with one of our exercise videos.

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With MultiSport you also have the opportunity to take advantage of free body diagnostics twice a year using the InBody device. In My MultiSport we have prepared a series of videos in cooperation with nutrition therapist Šárka Knížková, in which we show you how to read the data from InBody correctly and, most importantly, how to use it for a healthier life.

Is it worth it then?

Especially in larger cities, one-off entry fees have jumped by tens of percent in recent years. It’s not uncommon for one group class in Prague to cost 300 CZK or more, which can be a real barrier to incorporating movement into your life. The option of a membership or season pass is usually more cost-effective compared to one-off entries, but it is tied to one particular venue, which may not suit everyone.

In contrast, a MultiSport membership gives you the freedom to choose from a range of sports venues and if you use it regularly, it’s simple maths. “Employees are asking for the MultiSport card benefit themselves. It is used by keen sports people as well as those who don’t go on a regular basis. Employees appreciate using the card for swimming pools, especially in summer, when it pays not to disturb the card,” explains Eva Bláhová from IMOS Brno, a.s.

“I like variety and it suits me to change sports facilities and try new ones. Our employer contributes half of the price of the MultiSport card, which is really good money,” one of the respondents to the MultiSport Index 2023 survey told us. The employer’s contribution is another great way to make sport even more accessible and to support the health and satisfaction of employees. Half of our clients choose the route of so-called co-funding or even full funding of MultiSport, and we know from long-term experience that this is definitely a fair and sustainable route.

“As a company, we perceive that regular exercise increases the overall resistance of the body and has a positive effect on the immunity and health of our employees. For this reason, we contribute to the promotion of the health style of our employees, as the physical stress at work and in private life makes people feel less tired and have a more positive outlook on the world with regular exercise,” adds Petra Chybidziurova, Head of HR Working at Hyundai Transys Czech, s.r.o.


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Do you also want
to feel better?

Ask your employer if they offer MultiSport as part of their employee benefits. If not, let us know and we’ll try to change it.

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Did you know we also offer MultiSport for students?

It allows college students to take 4 visits to a selected sports venue, plus 4 rides on shared bikes, allowing them to spend their student years moving more.

The Student MultiSport Card

Get active and take a break from school for a while. With the Student Multisport Card you can work out at the gym or in the pilates class, swim in the pool, ride the shared bikes or maybe discover a new favorite sport. You can manage your registration online and load the card onto your phone.

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The Student MultiSport Card gives you

4 free entries per month
to a wide network
of sports facilities.

4 free entries per month
to a wide network
of sports facilities.

4 rides on
a Rekola or Next bike
per month

4 rides on
a Rekola or Next bike
per month

The full access
to the My MultiSport
platform

The full access
to the My MultiSport
platform

Price

399 CZK/month or 349 CZK/month for students from the partner schools

I want the MultiSport Card

3 reasons for the Student Multisport Card

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Choose activities based
on your mood

With the MultiSport Card you can discover the new activities and interesting places. Take a look at our interactive map, set the “Student” tab filter and then choose where to go tomorrow.

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No unnecessary
commitments

You can register and purchase the MultiSport Card online in just a few clicks. We are not big on commitments, you can always cancel your registration by the 25th day of the month for the following month.

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Rewards in
My Multisport

There are plenty of rewards waiting for you in the form of discounts, inspirational reading or even the  online exercise videos. So you can stretch your body at home and on the go.

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MultiSport Benefit Ltd. is now an established brand, a popular provider of corporate benefits and a stable environment for employees across various industries. However, it didn’t become that way overnight. When it entered the Czech market in 2010 as a subsidiary of the Polish company Benefit Systems SA, it was made up of just a handful of enthusiastic people in a small office.

MultiSport Over Time

From the very beginning, MultiSport aimed to promote the health of employees in the Czech Republic. But in order to provide a product that would help them with their health, it was first necessary to establish a partner network. What started as just a few gyms gradually grew into an ever-expanding list of sports facilities, relaxation centers, and an increasingly diverse range of activities that the MultiSport Card enabled and still enables. The corporate value of MultiSport has always been the pursuit of the “win-win” solutions. In practice, this meant that both the company and the sports facilities benefited from these partnerships, as the card brought them many regular visitors. The client company could then offer a benefit that realistically helps employees maintain a healthy lifestyle and makes healthy movement more accessible.

By 2015, MultiSport already had the majority of the TOP partner facilities in the Czech Republic contracted, with 600 clients and 26,000 cards and it was time to move the company forward. The number of employees doubled within one year from twenty to forty and the new product was a success – The Health Day, where company representatives help clients directly. The number of employees doubled within one year from twenty to forty and the new product was a success – The Health Day, where company representatives help clients directly.

It’s no wonder that the Event department was soon established, which focuses on these activities for clients. And the company as a whole began to grow more. Care for partner facilities, acquisition of new clients, care for existing clients, financial control or even marketing – all of this required a number of specialists with their own agenda.

Another significant year comes for MultiSport and that is 2018. By that time, the number of cards had already exceeded 100,000, there were 90 employees in the company, middle management expanded, the analytics team was hired, and preparations were underway to move to larger spaces at today’s address in Prague 4. Meanwhile, branches are developing in Brno and Ostrava, as well as partial representation in other Czech cities.

Meanwhile, branches are developing in Brno and Ostrava, as well as partial representation in other Czech cities. The long-term goal was and still is to act as an expert on a healthy lifestyle in the Czech Republic. Thanks to the annual MultiSport Index research, it is possible to track trends in the interest of employees in the Czech Republic in an active lifestyle and the willingness to invest in it. These pieces of information are important not only for the further development of the company but also for the Czech population as a whole. These pieces of information are important not only for the further development of the company but also for the Czech population as a whole.

  1. 2010

    MultiSport Enters the Czech Market
    The original team – Marián, Martyna and assistant.
    First partner – Hit fitness Flora and Viesmann.
    Top brands like Holmes Place, BBC Fitness and World Class don’t want to work with us.

  2. 2011

    2x contract with World Class.

  3. 2012

    Start of passive enquiries, signing more well-known partners.

  4. 2013

    We are launching an online system incl. Inhouse IT specialists and we start signing up known clients.

  5. 2014

    We have most of the TOP partners and we are getting into the green numbers.

  6. 2015

    The first Sales Manager, HR Business Partner, Marketing Specialist and the Health Days boom begins. There are now 20 employees, 600 clients and 26,000 cards.

  7. 2016

    We have doubled the number of staff to 40, focusing more on Fair Play and the Events team.

  8. 2017

    Development of branches in Brno and Ostrava.
    We are focusing on acquisition sales, the first competition is emerging on the market – Active Pass Sodexo.

  9. 2018

    We are expanding middle management, adding a team of analysts and have more than 90 employees.

  10. 2019

    We are opening new offices in Prague.

  11. 2020

    We are opening new offices in Brno.

  12. 2021

    We’ve been suspended for eight months because of covid-19.

  13. 2022

    We are launching the student and virtual card.

MultiSport Today

Nowadays, MultiSport consists of just over 120 employees, the partner network covers the entire Czech Republic and it helps make an active lifestyle more accessible to roughly a quarter of a million people. There are also ongoing efforts in the development of new products. In 2022, the student MultiSport Card and virtual card were introduced.

The company also proved itself as a stable employer during the COVID-19 pandemic. The service was suspended for long 8 months, but the company still managed the situation without major layoffs or significant cuts. The MultiSport Card as a corporate benefit is also often a game-changing factor for those applying for a job in a new company.

However, the effort to keep building does not end there. In collaboration with experts and representatives of MultiSport in other European countries, the company is constantly striving to move forward and create a suitable environment for the work-life balance because it knows that employees feel better then. With regard to the ambitious plans that MultiSport has for the future, another wave of expansion is currently going on.

Autumn has arrived accompanied by sunshine and record temperatures. Everyone experiences this season in their own way, but all of us with a MultiSport Card, we can make it even more enjoyable. A rich selection of activities in partner facilities, from gyms to wellness centers across the country, offers plenty of opportunities to overcome the increasingly shorter days. A trip with the family to a castle or aquapark can certainly bring joy. And if you don’t feel like going out, explore our video library on My MultiSport, where you can work out from the comfort of your home.

When the morning run in the park is no longer lit by the sun but by the streetlights, it may be time to look for a gym that you might have on your way to work. The comfort of a well-equipped gym is very favorable for maintaining a healthy physical condition. Solitary individuals as well as lovers of group strength trainings will certainly appreciate the many options offered by the MultiSport partner network.

If you want to do something for your immunity so you don’t spend the end of the year under a blanket, we recommend visiting some of our partner saunas and wellness centers. Your body will not only warm up and relax, but when following the right procedure, it will also gain the necessary strength to face the challenges of chilly weather.

However, when the sky clears and there are no clouds in sight, take the opportunity to go on a trip with MultiSport to one of our castles or chateaus. Such a hike to the top of a tower or a long guided tour can easily be considered as cardio. You will learn something new and you can also take your family with you.

More and more people are adding regular swimming to their routine. It is an ideal activity for working out the whole body and improving blood circulation. Just choose one of the pools from our map and head out as well. And if you’re one of those who seek water more for fun, slide down in the water park! You can also take your children with you if you like.

If you rather stay dry, try yoga for example. This ancient activity brings balance to the body and soul for many people around the world. And if you have any doubts about whether this workout is right for you, watch the videos from the First Lesson series, where Kuba from MultiSport advises on how to start. You will learn, among other things, that yoga is truly for everyone.

There are many videos to choose from on the My MultiSport platform. You can learn something interesting from them, like in the aforementioned First Lesson or even work out with one of the coaches. You can read interesting facts, tips for new activities or articles about healthy eating in the blog. However, the most popular section is the rewards section, where we regularly add various discounts. For example, now you can get your customized vitamins most advantageously, take tests for a better understanding of your body or enjoy a month of computer games for free.

At the same time, it is still possible to redeem existing rewards on My MultiSport, such as the 5% discount on the Aktin.cz e-shop. You will have better control over your mental health with an annual premium membership in the VOS Health app. And because fortune favors the prepared ones, we also have a discount on home, vehicle or health insurance with Pillow.

Don’t forget that even in autumn, with MultiSport, you can ride shared bikes from nextbike or Rekola, even if you’ve already had a workout that day. Because a bike ride through an autumn city, that’s a romance not easily beatable. And you’re also doing something for your body!

Attract New Customers with MultiSport

Reach Out to New Customers and Increase the Number of Visits from the Existing Ones. With Us, You’ll Bring them in at Practically No Cost. Get Ahead of the Competition as Soon as Possible.

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What You’ll get from Partnering with MultiSport

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New
Business

Kickstart your collaboration with MultiSport and take your business one step further. The MultiSport Card is one of the most popular employee benefits, owned by approximately 250,000 people.

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Opportunities for Your Business

In MultiSport, we’re always on the move and we love finding new opportunities for ourselves and our partners. We can, for example, organize an event together or provide you with space in the My MultiSport app.

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Straightforward Partnership

To make our collaboration as smooth as possible, we’ll provide you with a partnership platform at our expense, which will simplify all the administration for you. We’ll guide you through the entire system carefully and provide free staff training.

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A Helping Hand from
a Movement Expert

We have the know-how and we’re not afraid to share it. To know the needs of the MultiSport Cards owners, we conduct regular surveys and share the results. Together, we’re creating a space where you can regularly find your daily dose of inspiration.

We Welcome Partners from These Areas:

Wellness
and Relaxation

Wellness
and Relaxation

Seasonal and
other Activities

Seasonal and
other Activities

Activities for
Pregnant Ladies

Activities for
Pregnant Ladies

Climbing
Walls

Climbing
Walls

Parents
with Children

Parents
with Children

Group and
Dance Classes

Group and
Dance Classes

Racket and
Ball Sports

Racket and
Ball Sports

Gyms and
Strength Training

Gyms and
Strength Training

Yoga and Health
workouts

Yoga and Health
workouts

Swimming Pools
and Water Sports

Swimming Pools
and Water Sports

We Are Also Looking for Partners in other Categories for My MultiSport

What Does the Partnership Establishment Process Look like

Get in Touch
with Us

Get in Touch
with Us

We Will Arrange
a Meeting

We Will Arrange
a Meeting

We Will Sign
a Contract

We Will Sign
a Contract

We Will Install
Card Readers

We Will Install
Card Readers

We Will Train
Your Staff

We Will Train
Your Staff

We Will Introduce You
to Your Contact
Person

We Will Introduce You
to Your Contact
Person

You Will Invoice Us for
Entries of the
MultiSport users

You Will Invoice Us for
Entries of the
MultiSport users

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to What You Are Interested In?

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The current financial situation also affects the state of sports and physical activity in the Czech Republic, which has been unable to recover from the consequences of the pandemic. As a result, the crisis has forced a total of 6 out of 10 Czechs to visit sports facilities less often. This was shown by the MultiSport Index survey, which has been conducted by MultiSport Benefit in collaboration with NMS Market Research since 2019.

Financial Crisis in the Czech Republic Is a Barrier to Sports

The average monthly expenses of Czechs for sports activities have increased by 18% in the last year and nearly half of them have encountered an increase in the cost of sports facilities. Some form of investment in sports activities had to be limited for 53% of Czechs. The increase in price did not deter only a third of the respondents from physical activities and visiting sports facilities.

“After the end of the coronavirus pandemic, Czechs returned to physical activity. Two-thirds of them consider themselves athletes, which is half more than last year. However, one of the main obstacles to regular workout is the pressure of the current financial crisis. A third of people are hindered by a lack of money from living a healthier lifestyle. Only 15% of respondents stated that they have no barriers and live healthy. Our goal is, of course, to increase this number,” explains Miroslav Rech, CEO of MultiSport Benefit, which provides the popular MultiSport Card.

Monthly Expenses of Czechs for Using Sports Facilities and Sports Activities

Czechs Are Interested in Moving Their Bodies

As the results of the MultiSport Index survey show, Czechs do want to work out. However, only 6 out of 10 people engage in physical activity at least twice a week. Despite the fact that almost 10% of Czechs, who do not invest in sports at all have decreased compared to 2021, the current financial crisis, which is making sports more expensive, could deepen the decline of athletes and hinder the growth of a healthy lifestyle in the Czech Republic.

“It seems that Czechs have thrown themselves into sports with enthusiasm after COVID. However, 42% of them do not work out even twice a week, while the recommended healthy dose of workouts for an adult is three times a week. Only then can a healthy lifestyle be maintained, taking care of one’s own health and preventing possible health complications,” comments Associate Professor Dalibor Pastucha, a pediatrician and physical education doctor from the Faculty of Medicine at Ostrava University.

How Often Do You work out?

The Covid Era of Walks and Yoga is Ending

With the end of the pandemic, interest in walks and hikes in the mountains has also decreased. Compared to 2021, when 52% of Czechs went out to the nature for walks, only 48% of respondents now engage in hiking. Similarly, the popularity of yoga and pilates has also decreased, practiced by only 14% of respondents. As shown by the MultiSport Index survey, on the other hand, the popularity of swimming and fitness centers has increased. 26% of Czechs regularly visit swimming pools and a total of 15% of them head to the gym for strength training. These are also the two most common sports facilities that will not escape price increases.

What Sports Do You Engage In?

“Despite walks are still being among the most popular sports, their popularity has decreased compared to last year. On the other hand, we can notice an increase not only in the so-called intensive sports, which include strength training in the gym, dancing or treadmill running, but also in recreational sports, where swimming is primarily included. However, the majority of Czechs still cannot devote themselves to them in a sufficient measure. In addition to the already mentioned financial barrier, the most common obstacle for them is a lack of time or will,” says Miroslav Rech.

On the other hand, the motivation for regular workouts for more than two-thirds of Czechs is to feel good physically and mentally, for 24% of them, this is the main reason why they work out. Nearly a tenth of Czechs work out for weight loss or muscle gain and 6% of them find regular workouts helpful in reducing stress. Movement is also perceived as a prevention of future illnesses by 6% of athletes. For fun or to improve their fitness, men work out more frequently, while women do it to reduce stress or to feel better mentally.

Czech children still don’t get enough working out.

After the end of the pandemic, 44% of Czech children started to engage in physical activity. Despite the fact that now 47% more children are actively involved in sports than in 2021, this emerging positive trend could be slowed down by the economic crisis. This forced 17% of parents to limit or plan restrictions on spending on sports for their children. More than one fifth of parents do not spend a single extra crown on physical activities for their children. More and more parents are calling for greater state support for physical activity for children.

“Parents who call for higher state support for physical activity for children already make up almost two-thirds, which is not a small number. Regular physical activity is an integral part of the children‘s healthy development and its absence can lead to future health problems such as carrying excess weight leading to obesity. Physical activity in children can also increase muscle and bone strength and can even improve concentration at school. Support for sports from the state is therefore crucial in the current financial situation,” concludes Rech.

Have you ever wondered what you can actually do with a MultiSport Card? Everyone of course knows that with this card you can visit gyms, wellness centers, saunas and a whole range of other sports and relaxation facilities. But did you know that thanks to it you can visit castles and chateaus or gain access to some interesting discounts? Find out all you can do with the MultiSport Card.

MultiSport Card has always been a bit magical, but this Summer it will allow you to time travel. You can set off to a whole range of Czech and Moravian castles and chateaus and, for example, during a family trip, gather lots of experiences and also plenty of healthy movement in the fresh air with the MultiSport Card just like last year. Choose on our activity map which monument you want to visit first.


What will MultiSport Card bring you this year as a bonus?

Many people keep an eye on their caloric intake on their health journey. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, gain weight or just want to have an overview of what you managed to eat all day, a 30% discount on the Caloric Table app, which you can find on My MultiSport platform, can be useful for you.

We have already met with the NUTREND company several times. That’s why we are happy to offer you a 20% discount on products and a 25% discount on a stay package at the NUTREND WORLD. Not only bodybuilders will surely make use of high-quality protein powders, which you can find in the NUTREND offer, moreover, thanks to MultiSport with a 20% discount. And those, who would rather make use of vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements, will surely find a wide range to choose from. Everything is available to pick-up on My MultiSport.

Trips to nature are an indispensable part of summer. However you don’t always find the right hotel with available capacity and enough privacy. But what if you brought your accommodation with you? Thanks to another reward on My MultiSport, you can rent a caravan from the Campiri company more advantageously and enjoy the summer on your own.

You can also travel by boat on your own. Thanks to the MultiSport Card, you are entitled to a 10% discount on renting a boat from the Samba company. Enjoy the summer on the water and set sail for great experiences!

But the ride doesn’t end there! For adrenaline lovers and beautiful views of nature, we have prepared a specialty this year. With your card, you can now head to selected bobsleigh tracks and experience a new adventure.

If workouts are more than just a form of relaxation for you and you would like to achieve specific results, it’s always better to work with a personal trainer. With the Fitify app, you can carry such a trainer with you everywhere. With the help of artificial intelligence and the latest technologies, it will design a tailor-made training plan for you based on your experience, abilities, and other specifics. So if you want to build muscle, lose fat or sculpt your figure, you can check out My MultiSport and take advantage of our exclusive discounts on an annual Fitify subscription.

If you haven’t taken advantage of the rewards we offer on My MultiSport in the long run yet, now might be the right time. This includes, for example, a 5% discount in the Aktin.cz e-shop on dietary supplements and other products related to workouts. You can take care of your mental health thanks to the premium membership in the VOS Health application provided by MultiSport Card.


Videos, Articles and Rewards on the My MultiSport Platform

In addition to rewards on My MultiSport, interesting articles are regularly added, which we prepare for you together with experts in the field of a healthy lifestyle. We have recently also launched a series of videos called “First Lessons” with Kuba from MultiSport, which aim to inform beginners about working out in an entertaining way. So if you are one of these users, don’t hesitate to check out our videos.

So let’s sum it up. So let’s sum it up. Still don’t believe that with MultiSport Card you can time travel? We hope you’ll enjoy this summer with us to the fullest!

There is a belief in society that Czechs engage in sports the most during January, often due to New Year’s resolutions and an effort to compensate for Christmas and New Year’s feasting. However, the data from MultiSport Benefit company regarding the attendance of sports centers refutes this assumption.

Attendance at Sports Centers

“From our data mapping the attendance of nearly two thousands sports facilities in the first quarter of the years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, it is clear that Czechs do not forget about sports after January. Thanks to our data, we can debunk the so-called “January slackers” effect. The highest attendance of sports facilities is recorded in March during the first quarter, says Miroslav Rech, CEO of the MultiSport Benefit company, on the results of the analysis.

Attendance of Sports Centers During the First Quarter of 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022

On average, March attendance surpasses January’s by 7 percent. This indicates that more and more people are forming healthy and sustainable sports habits that they adhere to in the long run. Especially those who pay for membership in a specific sports facility or use the MultiSport Card.

“If people have a prepaid membership in a gym or pool or they use a benefit card, it motivates them to actually go and work out. On the other hand, if they’ve decided to work out at home, it’s easier for them to find an excuse to skip it today,” adds Rech.

Sports Year 2022 in Numbers

Last year, in the first quarter, the biggest number of Czechs went to work out on Monday, March 7th, when 31,857 people visited sports facilities. In contrast, on Saturday, January 29th, sports facilities recorded only 16,499 entries, which is only about a half of that. Even fewer Czechs worked out on January 1st, apart from the fatigue from New Year’s celebrations, this is also due to the closure of most sports facilities.

Overall, Czechs worked out most frequently on Mondays in 2022. The least on Saturdays, not on Sundays, which is generally considered a day of rest. Compared to Monday’s attendance at sports facilities, Saturday sees a quarter drop. Compared to 2020, when all sports facilities were closed from mid-March, interest in visiting sports facilities has slightly decreased. “People have not yet returned to their previously established routines after the Covid closure of sports facilities,” explains Miroslav Rech.

In the first quarter of the year, Czechs visit gyms the most. In 2022, they accounted for a total of 32% of entries. Pools and wellness centers were also popular, accounting for 15% of entries.

TOP 3 Most Popular Sports Activities in Q1 2022

1

Gym

Gym

553 663 Entries

2

Pools and Wellness Centers

Pools and Wellness Centers

264 124 Entries

3

Racquet Sports
and Ball Games

Racquet Sports
and Ball Games

91 274 Entries

People also didn’t shy away from group activities. The third most popular are racquet sports and ball games (badminton, squash), accounting for 5% of the total number of entries. Aerobic group workouts (such as spinning, aerobics, or tabata) hold fourth place with 3.9%. People don’t forget that sports are also a great opportunity to meet with friends and a form of socialization. They can see their friends and still engage in sports,” explains Miroslav Rech.

Yoga also maintains its popularity with a representation of 2%. According to data, Yoga was already at its peak popularity in 2020, with nearly 40% more people attending it than in the previous year. Since 2018, the popularity of combat sports has also increased by 35%.

New Year’s Resolutions? Yes, but in a Healthy Way and without Becoming a “January Slacker”.

New Year’s resolutions aiming to improve physical fitness and losing weight are still popular. New Year’s resolutions aiming to improve physical fitness and losing weight are still popular. In order to successfully fulfill resolutions, it is necessary to establish healthy habits and avoid drastic changes. “We must know what goals we want to achieve and why they are important to us. When we know the reason, building new habits will be easier,” advises psychologist Marek Katrňák.

Unhealthy habits and exaggerated goals can have the opposite effect than the desired one. It is important to set realistic and smaller, gradual goals. It is important to be careful so that our efforts do not turn against us. “It’s not an art to push yourself too hard during one workout and then be too tired for a week. I recommend starting with shorter and less intense workouts (with lighter weights), but maintaining the consistency. Don’t underestimate the post-workout stretching, sauna, whirlpool, steam, massage.” describes Petr Soukup, coach, physiotherapist and a former professional athlete. Data shows that Czechs prefer to visit wellness and regeneration facilities on Sundays.

A part of a comprehensive healthy lifestyle is also a healthy diet. Here again, many people with a good intention to improve their health can easily harm their bodies. “It’s much better to set realistic goals and incorporate all changes gradually,” concludes nutrition therapist Šárka Knížková.

Have you ever wondered what you can actually do with the MultiSport Card? Everyone surely knows that with this card, you can visit gyms, wellness centers, saunas and a whole range of other sports and relaxation facilities. But did you know that thanks to it, you can even visit castles and châteaus, or gain access to interesting discounts? Autumn didn’t take long to arrive, it skipped all the September attempts at an Indian Summer and immediately released a crowd of darkened rainy days when the temperature barely crosses ten degrees making it even harder to motivate oneself to work out. After all, many of us set out for a morning run while it’s still dark. Instead of sophisticated devices for counting steps, measuring heart rate and recording running routes using GPS coordinates, it feels better to pack a headlamp, a down jacket and a thermos at least with tea. In a nutshell, it seems that the outdoor sports season is inevitably coming to an end. Find out all the activities you can do with the MultiSport Card.

But the weather won’t catch us off guard. Because We at MultiSport know that the MultiSport Card is a buddy for all kinds of weather and we can fully replace almost all outdoor activities. At least until the Sun starts warming up our running routes, swimming pools, and outdoor gyms again.


We Would Like to Help You Find Inspiration for Every Type of Activity You Can Think of.

Do you miss running? Look for a suitable cardio zone!

Do you love swimming? Just choose one of the pools or aqua parks.

But the wide range of options definitely doesn’t end there. For example, thanks to the ” TOP Summer”, we found out that our MultiSportians enjoy going on trips. That’s why we offer selected castles and châteaus on the MultiSport Card all year long!

If you don’t know what to do, just take a look at our sports facilities map. You’ll surely find your favorite activity there and maybe you’ll also find the courage to finally try something you’ve been wanting to do for a long time.


But if there comes a day during autumn and winter when you really don’t feel like leaving your home, we still have good news for you. On the My MultiSport platform, you’ll find an endless amount of online videos for your home workouts. Both children and adults can enjoy a full-fledged workout in the comfort of their own living room. In addition, you can pick up a lot of enticing rewards here:

Autumn and the subsequent winter often bring a certain dose of pessimism and a feeling that everything nice is ending. But all you have to do is realize that these periods bring enticing activities like ice skating! MultiSport Card will be your faithful companion in these months and if you occasionally visit our website, blog or social networks, you’ll get a whole range of tips on how to feel better even in autumn.

The company MultiSport Benefit changed its CEO in the Czech Republic after more than 10 years. The new CEO, Miroslav Rech, an experienced businessman with years of practice in telecommunications, banking products and especially benefits, is taking over. His long-term goal will be to keep the company at the forefront of sports and relaxation benefits in the market.

MultiSport expects a new perspective from the fresh CEO. From the nicknamed card for the gym, the gradually more accessible option for sports is being built even for the people who are for example just starting. “We would like to be closer to people. It doesn’t matter if you are a professional athlete or you just want to engage in sports during your free time. The MultiSport offer is very diverse, so everyone will really find something for themselves. For example, this Summer we added selected Czech castles and châteaus to the offer,” says Miroslav Rech.

MultiSport wants to support the idea in people that sport is not just about big muscles and sculpted figures and fitness centers are not a place of prejudice. Sports activities can be done freely, just for fun or one can really focus on their health prevention. The area of manually working employees remains a huge challenge, since they already struggle with daily stress and the motivation to work out decreases.

MultiSport wants to continue striving for the position of a leader in the Czech market in the field of sports and relaxation with an emphasis on the work-life balance of employees. Due to the Covid period, they may still be more cautious and are only slowly returning to their original sports habits. “Movement and relaxation should be an integral part of everyone’s life. Our goal is to awaken new motivation in these people and support them in their goals. From our past surveys in cooperation with NMS Market Research, it is clear that only a tenth of Czechs have nothing preventing them from living healthily. But we would like the awareness of healthy lifestyle habits to resonate with society and the percentage of 45% Czechs engaging in sports to become much higher,” mentions Miroslav Rech.

Miroslav Rech is aware of the demanding challenges ahead of him. The company wants to focus on expanding and stabilizing the partner network, as well as utilizing automation and technology to improve service quality and work efficiency. As a new development, users will be able to start using purely virtual MultiSport Cards or engage in sports at a favorable price even during their studies at high schools or universities. The driving force of the company’s core will also be the improvement and development of the Fair Play area, which straightens out cooperation with partners and analyzes user behavior. All of these individual aspects should, of course, bring additional opportunities not only in shaping products but also in the form of job positions for potential employees. “We want to progress, grow and develop, but this inevitably also includes stability, a supportive environment, satisfied and qualified employees as well as product quality,” concludes Rech.