Best Places To Stay Fit During Your Stay In Los Angeles
Many might say that the City of Angels is obsessed with staying fit. According to IDEA Health & Fitness Association, there are an estimated 2,253 clubs or gyms listed in Los Angeles alone. There are gyms that incorporate cardio and strength training, personal training and yoga to get you in your best shape ever. Nonetheless, there is a place for everyone at every fitness level. Get ready to workout in 2014 at these top studios in LA.
Circuit Works
11677 San Vicente Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 826-4100
www.circuitworksla.com
One of the best group personal training options in the city, Circuit Works combines interval cardio training with weighted strength training in 60 minutes. Ten weight stations are set up weekly (exercises change every Sunday) and work the lower and upper body (think glutes, quads, chest, triceps and shoulders too). After completing each station, fitness buffs head to the treadmill for both high- and low-incline running and sprinting. At the end of the workout, instructors lead a three to five minute abdominal workout highlighting the plank, bicycles, crunches and other creative moves to attain six-packs.
Hustle & Flow
2321 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
(424) 228-5788
www.hustleandflowfitness.com
There is definitely a vibe when you walk into Hustle & Flow. Specializing in indoor cycling, yoga and strength conditioning, Hustle & Flow challenges your fitness. Known for the hybrid workout, the studio offers a sweat-inducing 30-minute spin followed by a 30-minute yoga strength training session. After an intensive cardio spin, participants get the benefit of stretching warm muscles and increasing strength on a yoga mat.
Cardio Grind
18529 Burbank Blvd.
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 345-3100
www.thecardiogrind.com
Cardio Grind won't let you surrender to laziness. It’s about working hard and playing hard here. The signature Cardio Grind workout is set to high-energy music and combines the popular exercises from Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and Insanity. Cardio Grind assures you it is challenging for whatever fitness level you are. For the inner diva, check out Showtime for an amazing dance-inspired workout. Knockout is an excellent option for endurance, strength and muscular cardio. Child care is offered every morning at 8 a.m., and it is recommended to sign up for a spot.
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Ultra Body Fitness
828 N. La Brea Ave.
West Hollywood, CA 90038
(323) 464-5300
www.ultrabodyfitness.com
Ultra Body Fitness is exclusively for one-on-one personal training sessions. If working out in a public setting isn’t your thing, this studio might be just the place for you. Owner, professional body builder and trainer Tony Wisniewski has more than 20 years of experience in the fitness industry. Tony also trains clients and designs custom cardio programs and a weight training schedule. Celebrities dig this place for privacy.
Burn Fitness
1233 3rd St. Promenade
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 394-1300
www.burnfitness.com
It's rare in today's world of chains to find a boutique-style health club that offers everything under the exercise sun that a franchise would offer. You will find all of that and more at Burn Fitness in Santa Monica. A club with views out to the Pacific Ocean, Burn Fitness' philosophy is designed to help you meet your cardiovascular, strength training and weight loss needs (learn about its Fatburn.com proprietary weight loss system). The amenities are fantastic including free parking for 90 minutes in the structures nearby, towel service, cardio theater on equipment and plasma TVs throughout the space. Check out Judi’s spin class led on the rooftop, Stephen's new Jump Rope Sprint workout, kickboxing, yoga and a myriad of the latest exercise and weight training equipment.
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