So you’re ready to start indoor cycling – or you’re already an avid cyclist, wondering what it’s like “on the other side.” Have you been a strict gym-cyclist? Or are you a boutique studio addict? To see how the classes stacked up, I put them toe to toe (literally) with my superscientific “control group” shoes…
I recently visited Los Angeles for the Kayla Itsines Sweat Tour – but made sure to pack my schedule with some other fun workouts in the LA area, too. Related Stories: Meet the Megaformer, the Fitness Contraption Celebrities Are Obsessed With First on my list was a Megaformer class at The Studio (MDR) near Venice…
Image Source: Rise Nation In a dark room in LA, with intense, heart-pounding music pulsing at ear-drum-crushing decibel levels, intricately designed black lights sparkling along the ceiling, and a trainer on stage, Rise Nation was like a mountain-climbing fitness rave. After hearing my fit-obsessed Angeleno friends sing the praises of this workout (designed by the…
It wasn’t until I ditched my gym and quit running that I fully embraced my love of fitness. Before discovering intimate studio classes, exercise was forced agony, but these days you’ll happily find me at SoulCycle, BurnSF, and my favorite local yoga studios. And despite how expensive boutique fitness can be, I’ve managed not to…
Certain dance or hip-hop classes might seem intimidating, but Zumba attempts to alleviate any trepidations. If you’ve wanted to try a dance class but feel like you have two left feet, Zumba is a great intro into the world of dance cardio – you sweat, let loose, and cheer while burning a ton of calories.…
When I first got the invite from Adidas to head to Wanderlust 108 in LA, I knew I was in for an experience that’d be unlike anything I’ve ever tried. The “Mindful Triathlon” descriptor was pretty indicative of that! I’ve never done a triathlon before, let alone a mindful one. But the event seemed to…
Spin class can be downright intimidating. The padded shorts and cycling shoes many people wear to class can make it feel intense and exclusive, and the loud music and even louder instructor help raise the scare factor. While an indoor cycling class is an intense cardio workout – one 45-minute class can burn upward of…
I started practicing yoga about a year ago, and it changed my life in so many ways: yoga changed how I run, it helped with my anxiety, and it even redirected the course of my career, playing a huge role in how I ended up here at POPSUGAR as a fitness editor. The practice of…
Last week, I took a fitness class that began with the instructor asking me to turn around, face the back of the class, and grab each ear lobe with opposite hands. “. . . Wait, what??” I’ve been to tons of unique fitness classes with different formats, and several studio and group classes at my…
Was “getting in shape” one of your New Year’s resolutions? If so, chances are you’ve already located your local gyms or boutique studios. However, many of these places can cost you a pretty penny, especially if you’re into designer names like SoulCycle or Equinox. Although it’s nice to indulge in a luxury fitness class every…
