The New Year is here and if you’re like most, you probably have a resolution to get in shape and begin a regular exercise routine. Luckily, you have a lot of choices when it comes to fitness studios, but sometimes choosing one can be overwhelming. Take a look at these 5 favorite East Bay fitness studios as you narrow down your search!
Cycle Scape
Want to take a ride through Italy? How about France? You can do just that right from the studios of Cycle Scape in Walnut Creek.
The rides are described as a “party on wheels” with their screens and movie-like settings that let you escape to other places. Burn calories and getaway during these 45 minutes cycling workouts. Enjoy great music and high energy workouts in Walnut Creek’s first boutique indoor cycling studio that combines a mental component of inspirational coaching, HD video, and music all in one. Choose from four different types of rides and different class packages.
The Bar Method
The Bar Method is a national chain with several locations in the East Bay area.
The Bar Method incorporates a ballet barre, your own body weight, and some props to create a workout that will give you lean and sculpted muscles. Workouts consist of a warm-up, upper body exercises and push-ups as well as leg and seat work at the barre followed by core exercises on the floor. The workouts are designed to reshape your entire body by using isometric exercises and active and passive stretches. Instructors are trained with anatomy lessons as well as with hands on adjustments.
Martinez Athletic Club
Variety is the exercise of the day at the Martinez Athletic Club. Fomboot camp to Pilates to spinning, there’s something for every fitness enthusiast.
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Yoga and barre classes are also offered as well as TRX Strength Training, which uses the TRX Suspension Trainer. Personal training sessions are also available for those wanting one-on-one attention. Give the Martinez Athletic Club located in the heart of downtown Martinez a try with three complimentary days of classes!
Perpetual Motion
If you’re looking for personal training, small group training, group classes, and local fitness adventures, then Perpetual Motion in Walnut Creek may be the fitness studio you’ve been looking for.
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At Perpetual Motion there is an emphasis on foundation training, high intensity interval training, strength and conditioning and core work to get you fit. Instructors will help you find a class that suits your abilities so you can be your best. Nutritional coaching is also available to compliment your workout schedule.
Yoga Treat Fitness Studio
Yoga Treat in Concord offers private and group sessions for a variety of yoga styles, barre, TRX, and Fitness Fusion classes.
Try power yoga, hatha yoga or even a yoga TRX class that incorporates the TRX suspension equipment into the yoga class. If you’re a “yogi” this definitely needs to be on your list of places to try for 2018. Membership is just as flexible as the exercises taught in class. You can choose to pay per class or purchase a pack of classes or a monthly membership.
Getting fit in the East Bay is easy with these fitness studio choices!
