When COVID-19 began to spread in Bogotá, community-based physical activity programmes in public spaces such as the Recreovía (Ciclovía) and Hábitos y Estilos de Vida Saludable were temporarily suspended.
In response, the Colombian Ministry of Sports and the District Institute of Sports and Recreation (IDRD) launched The Ruta del Movimiento – an initiative that has helped counteract the sedentary behaviours and falling levels of physical activity in the city triggered by COVID-19 self-isolation. Making physical activity accessible – to counter COVID-19 restrictions The Ruta del Movimiento provides free physical activity sessions led by trained instructors in outdoor locations such as the communal areas of apartment buildings, enabling