The Sports Club/LA [Group Fitness Classes]

When my husband and I moved to LA from NorCal we made some budget cuts and decided we didn't need a gym membership because there were so many amazing outdoor activities that would provide sufficient workouts. Four years later, we are ready to hit the gym again. It's not that we don't love Runyon Canyon or running along the beach in our old 'hood in Santa Monica. But now that we're living east of the 405 with a toddler in tow, it's time to find other exercise options. I should note that my gym standards are higher than most because we were previously members of the Bay Club Marin and really loved going there. It's no surprise that The Sports Club/LA was the first place I thought of when I got the urge to return to the gym. 

I've been to the NY location (Reebok Sports Club/NY) for various classes and press events when I lived there (a decade ago). So I knew this franchise would probably have everything I was looking for in a club. I set up a two-day trial membership through the PR firm. I looked no further than the group exercise schedule to start things off. First I tried Lean Out with hot mom Christine Khuri. I have no doubt that this woman could whip me into shape in no time. Her class was packed and many of the people did back-to-back classes with her that included an Abs Only warm-up for the totally intense Lean Out class that follows. Impressive, I know, but I'm so not there yet. The next day I was feeling energized and ready for more so I went back to do Indo Row, a one-hour rowing class that was really fun, super challenging and an all-around great workout for me. 

Two classes is all it took. I'm hooked. I want to join The Sports Club/LA. They also have a "For Kids Only" program for children six months to 12 years, which makes the club ideal for me and my son. I look forward to checking out this Kid's Club and am pretty sure my little one will love it (happy baby equals happy mommy and vice versa, right?). And I would love to try the entire group fitness lineup. 

Good news for new summer members: Waived initiation fee and June + July fees are comped for new members. 

 

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