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Best Fitness Classes In OC

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Staying fit in Southern California has proven to not be too difficult with all of the options of fitness classes that are available in the area. From the trendy CrossFit classes that have swept the nation to breathtaking cycling classes or even relaxing and core strengthening yoga and barre classes, there are many options out there for those in the Orange County area. Here are five classes to consider on your road to fitness.

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CrossFit Newport Mesa
375 Bristol St., Ste. 30
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(949) 200-7985
crossfitnewportmesa.com

Classes are offered everyday starting at 6 a.m. and explore endurance, strength and a skill set workout for those who are looking for overall fitness. The newest fitness craze of CrossFit are daily workouts (WODs) that have amazing results for those who dedicate themselves to the process. This facility has more than 4,300 square feet of space at the heart of the Newport Beach and Costa Mesa area. Classes are no larger than 12-20 members, which is ideal for the type of classes that are offered.

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Grit Cycle
1731 Santa Ana Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 631-4748
gritcycle.com

If you are a SoulCycle veteran or a cycle junkie, Grit Cycle will be just the right place for you. Getting in a great cardio workout is not the only thing offered at this facility as it has cool eucalyptus towels available post workout, locker rooms with showers and ample parking. If you like to sweat hard and are looking for motivating instructors, Grit offers the encouragement needed to conquer its classes. Grab your spin shoes and join the family at Grit Cycle for a new experience in your fitness routine.

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Purple Yoga
139 W. 1st St
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 832-7535
purpleyoga.org

If you've never done yoga before, it can seem very intimidating. Going to the any of the three Purple Yoga studios in Orange County, you will be greeted very warmly by the staff and will enjoy the process. Yoga is a great therapy that can enhance the healing process of your body. It has proven to help with injury recovery, relieve chronic pain, increase flexibility, reduce stress and anxiety and much more. The goal for Purple Yoga is simply to make yoga fun and accessible to everyone. You can also find Purple Yoga at their flagship yoga studio in Fullerton as well as in their brand new spin studio 'Purple Pedal.'

Related: Best Budget Fitness Classes In OC

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Pure Barre
6791 Quail Hill Parkway
Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 500-5924
purebarre.com

Looking for a way to transform your body? In these 55-minute classes, Pure Barre can help transform your body into the one you have always dreamed of by targeting areas like the hips, thighs, abs, glutes and arms. It even offers classes catered to new clients, brides-to-be and new moms. What can you expect in a typical class? The teacher will set up the exercises and then circulate the room to correct form with fun workout sets set to motivating music. It is recommended to take 3 to 4 classes a week in order to see results and the classes are also open to men.

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Unveiled Fitness
25292 McIntyre St., Suite S
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(949) 887-9190
unveiledfitness.com

Women can now go to a fitness classes that brings lots of challenge and an opportunity to empower their femininity. The fitness classes offered at this venue focus on helping women to build a better self image through pole dancing. The instructors take the taboo behind the concept of pole dancing and turn it into a core workout that is engaging and rigorous. The classes give an opportunity to embrace and accept your body and build the strength that many women seek when looking for the perfect fitness class.

Related: Best CrossFit Gyms In OC

Elle Toussi is a freelance writer covering all things Orange County. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.
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