12 Classes To Mix Up Your Workout Routine
Tired of the same workout routine? Try one of these fun fitness classes to move your body in a whole new way!
Acrobatics
Location: Cirque, Hollywood
Ever dream of running away to join the circus? Here’s your chance! Cirque offers several acrobatics 101 classes, but to get started we recommend Acro Fit 101, which focuses on tumbling skills (cartwheels, handstands, dive rolls, etc.). For those feeling more adventurous, try the Aerial Tricks 101 class to give trapeze and fabric a whirl!
Parkour
Location: Tempest Academy, Chatsworth
Channel your inner Michael Scott by leaping right into a beginner parkour class at Tempest Academy. If it turns out to be your thing you can run, jump, and flip your way into a more advanced class at this training center.
Fencing
Location: Swordplay LA, Burbank
If your name is Inigo Montoya and someone killed your father, prepare to have fun! Learn how to fence at Swordplay LA with a FREE intro class. If you end up loving it, try more of their fencing or hand-to-hand combat stunt courses. Don’t worry, the classes aren’t just for professionals! Beginners and fitness fans are welcome.
Bungee
Location: Core Bungee Fitness Plus, Tarzana
Just a hop, step, and a flying leap away you’ll find bouncy bungee-based workouts at Core Bungee Fitness Plus. This is a great low-impact option that works your whole body without feeling like a grueling workout. Their tagline sums it up: “When you don’t like to exercise, but love to have fun!”
Musical Theatre
Location: Musical Theatre West, Long Beach
Whether or not you’ve memorized the Shiz University choreography, you can kick ball change your way into a good sweat with musical theatre. Drop in for a 90-minute dance class at Musical Theatre West to get into better shape so you can twirl your way across a stage…or just your living room.
Aerial Silks
Location: Aerial Physique, Crenshaw
Elegance, strength, and flexibility come together in the beautiful art of aerial silks. This practice involves wrapping, suspending, dropping, and spiraling your body using long pieces of fabric hanging from above. Give it a try with a one-hour small group introductory class at Aerial Physique.
Boxing
Location: LAKO Boxing Club, Eagle Rock
Are you looking for a fight? Keep yourself out of trouble and get into boxing instead! One-two-punch your way into boxing or kickboxing classes at LAKO Boxing Club. The club is newbie-friendly, offering beginner and up classes. Drop-in for $30/class or check out their membership options.
Rock Climbing
Location: Sender One Climbing, LAX
Take a break from climbing the ladder to climb a rock wall. At Sender One Climbing, you can grab a day pass or sign up for a climbing, yoga, or fitness session. They offer beginner and intermediate climbing lessons for those of us who should not be unsupervised (ahem, you know who you are). For the Spiderman wannabes, visit Sender City - an interactive “cityscape” with extra climbing challenges.
Flying Yoga
Location: D&A Flying Yoga, Koreatown
You’ll be flying on cloud 9 after a flying (also known as aerial) yoga class at D&A Flying Yoga. These workouts incorporate a hammock into yoga routines, allowing the body to strengthen and stretch in new ways. To top it off, there’s no relaxation quite like a savasana cocoon.
Trampolines
Location: Trampoline Trim, Hollywood
Get your workout jumpin’ jumpin’ by literally jumping on your own personal trampoline. Trampoline Trim’s weekly Saturday classes will make your workout airborne with a high-intensity, low-impact routine.
Trapeze School
Location: Santa Monica Trapeze School, Santa Monica
Santa Monica Trapeze School offers a thrilling, full-body workout that builds strength, flexibility, and coordination. Whether you're a first-time flyer or an advanced student, classes cater to all levels, from quick intro sessions to multi-week workshops. With expert instructors and an ocean breeze backdrop, it’s a unique way to challenge yourself, conquer fears, and experience the exhilaration of flying.
Pole Dancing
Location: Evolve Sanctuary, Mid-City
Evolve Sanctuary has been a premier pole dance studio for 16 years, offering a welcoming space for movement, confidence, and self-expression. With expert instructors, beginner-friendly classes, and a supportive community, students of all levels can explore pole dancing in a fun, empowering environment. The studio also offers private lessons, dance studio rentals, infrared sauna, and red light therapy for recovery and wellness.
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