Tag: Healthy Living

The Ride at Made in LA

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At a Glance:

Website: http://madeinlafitness.com
Address: 1710 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Class length: 45 min
Price: 1 class/$20, 10 classes/$180, month unlimited/$149 (3 month commitment)
Sweat Scale: high
Energy level: medium

For Day 3 of my morning workouts, I decided to look for somewhere that was within walking distance. This was a great idea because I assumed it would take less time than driving (I was in for a rude awakening…and an accidental jogging sesh). I also wanted something that would get my heart rate higher than barre so spin was the perfect fit.

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Best U at Best U Studio

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At a Glance:

Website: http://www.bestustudio.com
Address: 931 N Fairfax Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Class length: 60 min
Price: 1 class/$20, 10 classes/$175, month unlimited/$185
Sweat Scale: medium
Energy level: medium

I am currently spending a week trying to be a morning exerciser. I also happened to get ENGAGED the night before this exhausting week was set to begin. The result: a champagne-hangover 7:00 AM Monday barre class. After the initial sleep deprivation wore off, I took out a calendar and planned my class schedule for the rest of my week. Looking for places in the Hollywood/West Hollywood area, I stumbled across a morning class at Best U Studio. I’ve wanted to take this class for a while, so I decided there’s no better time then now!

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Pilates Reformer at Reforming Bodies Pilates

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At a Glance:

Website: http://reformingbodiespilates.com
Address: 15122 Ventura Blvd, Ste 101, Los Angeles, CA 91403
Class length: 55 min
Price: 1 class/$25, 10 classes/$200
Sweat Scale: low
Energy level: low

Doing a Pilates reformer class has always been on my bucket list but I’ve never had the guts to try it. Anything requiring use of a special machine makes me nervous because I hate looking like I have no idea what I’m doing (who am I kidding, I still look like that after 10 cardio barre classes). I decided to suck it up and give it a try, for the love of the blog!

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Spirit Bounce

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At a Glance:

Website: http://www.spiritbounce.com
Address: 650 N La Peer Dr, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Class length: 60 min
Price: 1 class/$25, 10 classes/$150
Sweat Scale: high
Energy level: high

Working out should be fun. That’s what initially got me off of the elliptical and on to the barre. I was tired of the same old movements for 60 minutes and found that group classes were what really got me motivated. I love to try new things so I signed up for a trampoline class, knowing that this would transport me back to childhood while getting in some good cardio.

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Drive at The Changing Room

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At a Glance:

Website: http://changingroomla.com
Address: 6015 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90038
Class length: As long as it takes (45-60 min)
Price: first class free, 1 class/$15, 10 classes/$120
Sweat Scale: high
Energy level: medium

I’m always looking to try something new and get out of my comfort zone with my workouts. In LA, where there is no shortage of fitness studios, this is a pretty easy task. The Changing Room is a unique gym that offers DIY circuit training daily.

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Advanced at Cardio Barre Hollywood

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At a Glance

Website: https://cardiobarre.com
Address: 6464 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028
Class length: 60 min
Price: 1 class/$17, 10 classes/$160, month unlimited/$169
Sweat Scale: medium
Energy level: medium

I started working out here because I found a Groupon for a price that you cannot beat—10 classes for $49, but I got hooked pretty quickly. This studio is also a mile from my apartment and that doesn’t hurt, especially during rush hour (aka all the time).

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Sandworks at Sandbox Fitness

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At a Glance:

Website: http://sandbox-fitness.com
Address: 13557 Ventura Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91423
Length: 45 minutes
Price: 1 class/$18, 10 classes/$160, month unlimited/$149
Sweat scale: high
Energy level: medium

I’ve walked by this studio many times during coffee breaks at work. Located right next to Pure Barre, Sandbox Fitness opened up at the end of June and has been piquing my interest ever since. Looking in from the street, you can see a giant box of sand with surfboards on top and TRX bands hanging from above. Knowing how difficult any workout is when you add the element of unsteadiness, I had to try this out.

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Mixed Level at The Bar Method

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At a Glance:

Website: http://westhollywood.barmethod.com
Address: 8416 W. 3rd St.
West Hollywood, CA 90048
Length: 60 minutes
Price: 1 class/$25, 10 classes/$225, month unlimited/$250
Sweat scale: medium
Energy level: low

My girlfriend in DC swears by The Bar Method and I’m always wondering what all of the barre studios do differently so I had to check it out. Hitting up this class also gave me an excuse to spend some time in on my favorite LA street.

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How to Sweat like a Pro

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I’ve gotten some amazing feedback in the last couple of days that Sweat and Repeat is inspiring people to go outside of their comfort zone and try something new with their workout (check back for my aerial fitness review on Monday, THAT was something new).

If you haven’t worked out or been to a group class in a while, it can be a little intimidating. Here are the DOs and DON’Ts that will make you look like a regular!

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