The sun is shining and summer is at its peak. It’s time to soak up as much of it as possible before the season ends. If you’re looking for ways to stay active and don’t want to be cooped up inside all day when the sun’s out, or just appreciate some variety in your workouts, check out one of these unique outdoor workout classes downtown. Get your sweat on outdoors while you still can and work on your tan while you’re at it.
Here are unique outdoor workout classes to check out downtown.
NULOVE yoga at Trillium Park
Join the crowd these free yoga classes bring out at Ontario Place every weekend and find out why NULOVE yoga has such a devoted following. You might just end up adding it to your weekly routine. Classes are Saturdays at 10 a.m. and Sundays at 11 a.m., until the end of September. All levels are welcome. DM @NULOVE on Instagram for the registration link.
Sunset Beach Yoga
What’s better than outdoor yoga? Sunset yoga on the beach. Join a weeknight yoga class on Wednesday or Friday evening at 7:45 p.m. at Toronto’s Kew Balmy Beach and finish your day with a breezy savasana. Join for a drop-in class hosted by DIZONfit owner/yoga teacher Christina Dizon, or get a season membership and make it a habit.
Outdoor Zumba in High Park
If you’re in the mood to get those hips moving with a mashup of cardio and dance, try some outdoor Zumba. Fitness instructor Popi brings a group out every weekend, Saturdays at 10 a.m. and Sundays at 11 a.m., just behind Swansea Public School at 207 Windermere Ave. Sign up to Popi’s email list for updates on classes.
Common Ground 416 Outdoor Pop-Up Workouts
Boutique fitness studio Common Ground 416 offers outdoor pop-up HIIT classes every Monday evening at 6 p.m. and Wednesday morning at 7 a.m., rain or shine. Get in a dynamic full-body workout as the sun rises or sets, outside their studio at Queens Quay and Spadina. All fitness levels are welcome.
CrossFit Greektown
CrossFit Greektown’s mobile gym houses all the equipment needed to offer the complete CrossFit experience, outside. Outdoor classes are held at various locations throughout the week, but all locations are a short bike ride or walk from the studio at Pape and Danforth. Class info can be found on their online schedule.
Body Buster Outdoor Bootcamp
If you’re craving a challenge, check out one of the outdoor boot camp programs offered by Body Buster Bootcamp in the High Park area. Classes are an hour-long each, held 2 to 5 days per week. Membership options are available from 4 weeks to 12 months, depending on your goals. Locations and class times can be found here.
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Joe Fresh is excited to announce its first design collaboration with Canadian content creator, Brand Marketer, and Entrepreneur, Sasha Exeter! The stylishly curated launch of activewear offers apparel for Women, Kid Girls, and Toddler Girls. The limited-edition Joe Fresh x Sasha Exeter collection includes crop tops, bike shorts, leggings, and more.
It’ll all be available online and in select retail stores on June 17, 2021, and let me tell you, you won’t want to miss this drop!
Sasha Exeter spoke on her excitement about the collab saying, “It’s been so rewarding working alongside the Joe Fresh design team to create activewear pieces that are functional, versatile and on-trend, and that women of all sizes and shapes can feel confident wearing.”
Joe Fresh first started partnering with Sasha Exeter in 2017 and since then, she has become a huge advocate for the brand.
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with beloved fitness ambassador, Sasha Exeter, and take it to the next level,” says Ian Freedman, President of Joe Fresh, “Being a former elite athlete, Sasha has provided knowledge about the technical design of the activewear products, and we’re excited to share them with our customers.”
Everything in the limited-edition Joe Fresh x Sasha Exeter capsule collection is under $29 CDN, which means that you can score an awesome fitness set for under $60 CDN.
New athletic wardrobe, here we come!
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So, it’s safe to say we’ve made it to 2018! The holidays were definitely an easy excuse to eat and drink a little more than usual. The family festivities and over-the-top meals felt so soothing to your body and mind. But now, it’s January, and we’re back to the real world again, making resolutions or goals for this year. It’s time to get back on track and focus on good energy for the upcoming year. Personally, I workout because it makes me feel better after a long day and helps me get a nice long sleep at night. Everyone has their own reasons, but obviously, exercise is beneficial in so many ways. In 2017, there were lots of new fitness trends, such as Crossfit, Lagree, Hardcore Parkcour and much more. Here are some of the ones we are seeing for the new year.
Mindful Workouts:
People will use working out to focus their minds elsewhere, with an increase in meditation-type exercises and restorative yoga. Living in such a fast-paced world with limited time to just “chill,” these workouts allow your body to finally slow down and catch up. More importantly, these types of mental exercises are proven to be helpful for anxiety and depression.
Boxing & Kickboxing:
There will be a comeback in popularity for those looking for a physically demanding session. These mega-burning calorie workouts reduce stress and improve coordination. It’s also supposed to enhance your posture and generate confidence.
Online Streaming:
Finally, gyms and health clubs will take advantage of social channels and utilize them with fitness tips, videos, and more. This will enhance the “traditional” gym membership experience and give more opportunities to workout outside the four walls of the gym.
Fitness Lifestyle:
With the growing trend in athleisure, a fashion trend focused around workout and exercise, there will be an increase in overall fitness-motivated attitudes. Wearing yoga pants and running shoes all-day long is completely acceptable these days, which in turn motivates people to go to the gym more. If you’re already dressed to workout, it’s less of a hassle.
Have you heard of any new fitness trends for 2018?
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