At a Glance:
Website: http://goldenstatecrossfit.com/
Address: 11174 La Grange Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025
Class Length: 60 min
Price: one class/$20, 10 classes/ $199, month unlimited/$159
Sweat Scale: high
Energy Level: high
Tag: Los Angeles
Blazing 50 Spin at Blazing Saddles
At a Glance:
Website: blazingsaddles-la.com
Address: 13535 Ventura Blvd, Unit D, Los Angeles, CA, 91423
Class length: 50 min
Price: first class free, 1 class/$20, 10 classes/$150, month unlimited/$150
Sweat Scale: high
Energy level: high
Ever since my coworker saw Kendra Wilkinson (she’s 90% sure it was her) leaving Blazing Saddles, I knew I had to check it out, and hopefully spot a celeb myself. When I logged onto ClassPass and saw that the studio had finally been added I booked a bike right away! Continue reading
Control Method Open at I Heart Fitness XO
At a Glance:
Website: http://www.iheartfitnessxo.com
Address: 11440 Ventura Blvd. Ste #107, Studio City 91604
Class length: 55 min
Price: first class/$15, 1 class/$35, 10 classes/$200, month unlimited/$249
Sweat Scale: medium
Energy level: low
Sweating in LA is all about location, location, location. It’s no wonder that I only make it to the west side on weekends. Traffic patterns rule our life and the worst part is that the traffic has no pattern…it’s 24/7! I picked this studio because of it’s location to my work and I was so curious about the very vague class name.
Ryde4 Cycling
At a Glance:
Website: http://ryde4.com
Address: 1233 Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Length: 60 minutes
Price: first class free, one class/$18, 10 classes/$150, month unlimited/$120
Sweat scale: high
Energy level: high
I didn’t like spinning before I moved to LA but ever since I tried Flywheel I became instantly obsessed with the intense cardio rush. I push myself harder in spin than I do in a lot of classes and walk out with an amazing wave of endorphins. When I heard about this outdoor class I knew I had to get myself over to Santa Monica asap.
Group Reformer at Pilate-ology
At a Glance:
Website: http://pilate-ology.com
Address: 13630 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA
Class length: 60 min
Price: first class $10, 1 class/$25, 10 classes/$200, first month unlimited/$140
Sweat Scale: low
Energy level: low
I walk by this place daily and always notice the “first class $10” sign but haven’t really had an intention to try it. However, when I accidentally signed up for Pilates Plus at 5:45 AM instead of PM, not realizing until I was asked to rate the class and swearing that ClassPass messed it up, I needed to find a plan B. Thankfully, there were still 2 spots left and I booked at Pilate-ology immediately. Continue reading
Chest and Back Strength Workout/Kickboxing at Foxy and Fierce
At a Glance:
Website: http://www.foxyandfierce.com
Address: 7129 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046 (in Hollywood Dojo)
Length: 60 minutes
Price: first class free, 1 class/$20, 10 classes/$150, month unlimited/$115
Sweat scale: medium
Energy level: medium
Barre, spin, and Pilates have been my go-to workouts so much so that I have been bad at trying new things recently (blogger fail!). While I love pushing my body in different ways, it’s always a bit difficult to get completely out of my comfort zone. Kickboxing was something that I hadn’t ever given a chance so I was extremely excited to find that there is a studio just one block from my apartment! Continue reading
Xtend Barre at Xtend Barre
At a Glance:
Website: http://www.xtendbarre.com
Address: 8254 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90046
Length: 60 minutes
Price: 1 class/$25, 10 classes/$220, month unlimited/$210
Sweat scale: medium
Energy level: medium
Barre is one of my favorite workouts because it is what got me into this fitness studio craze in the first place. I have studios that I attend on the reg (check my Instagram to figure them out…) but it took me a while to give Xtend Barre a chance. Continue reading
Aura Breath at Aura Yoga
At a Glance:
Website: http://www.aurapulse.com
Address: 8608 Sunset Blvd, A, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Length: 60 minutes
Price: 1 class/$20, 10 classes/$180, month unlimited/$160 w no commitment
Sweat scale: low
Energy level: low
Sunday night offers many relaxing yoga classes throughout the city so I decided to end my week with some breath practice and meditation. Continue reading
Mishe Mokwa Trail to Sandstone Peak at Circle X Ranch
At a Glance:
Website: http://www.nps.gov/samo/planyourvisit/circlexranch.htm
Address: 12896 Yerba Buena Road, Malibu, CA, 90265
Hike length: 6 miles, about 2.5 hours-3 hours
If you’re in need of an escape from the city, look no further than beautiful Malibu. While Runyon Canyon is great for people watching and a quick “hike”, Sandstone Peak is the real deal. With breathtaking views of the Santa Monica Mountains and amazing rock formations, these 6 miles are sure to give you a taste of nature that you’ve been missing. Continue reading
A1 at Rise Nation
At a Glance:
Website: http://rise-nation.com
Address: 613 N. La Cienega Blvd. West Hollywood 90069
Class length: 30 min
Price: first class free, 1 class/$26, 5 classes/$125, 10 classes/$240
Sweat Scale: high
Energy level: high
LA is the spot for new, trendy, and majorly effective workout classes. I came across this studio on Instagram and knew I had to give the butt-kicking climbing class a shot. Continue reading
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