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The 10 Spot – Healthy Classes

Jan 02, 2015 04:23PM ● By Megan Wiskus

Photo by Dante Fontana © Style Media Group

If you’ve resolved to sweat more and weigh less, sign up for one, or all, of the classes below. Leave your excuses at the door and make 2015 your healthiest year yet!

1. Power Shred at Folsom Lake Fitness.

 High-power cardio class that uses a combination of high- and low-intensity movements. 60 minutes.

2. Mixed at The Dailey Method.

Strengthening and stretching class that works all the major muscle groups and combines ballet barre work, core conditioning, yoga and orthopedic exercises. 60 minutes.

3. Project Fusion: Pilates at Leighton Dance Project.

Utilize core strength, alignment and flow of functional movement with sequenced breath through standing balance work, mat exercises and stretching. 60 minutes.

4. Orange 60 Workout at Orangetheory Fitness.

Switch between heart-rate-based treadmill interval training, indoor rowing and weight training blocks. 60 minutes.

5. Vinyasa Flow All Levels at Leap Yoga.

In a 90-degree-plus room, flow from one pose to the next in a logical, rhythmic and building way, as you detoxify and electrify your body and mind. 60, 75 or 90 minutes.

6. Boot Camp at Mama Bootcamp.

Head to 722 Sutter Street for core-strengthening exercises, followed by a walk or jog, strength-training exercises and a few minutes of stretching. 90 minutes.

7. CORE Sessions at Kaia FIT.

Focus on maintenance, cardiovascular endurance and muscular strength while engaging the major muscle groups. Programs are five weeks with three classes per week; starts in February.

8. Fit ST(RE)TCH at fitRide.

Integrate the mindfulness of yoga with the physical practice of light weightlifting to stretch and sculpt the entire body in a challenging and exciting new way. 45 minutes.

9. Adult Muay Thai Kickboxing at Folsom Martial Arts Center.

Learn skills, strategy, tactics and fighter movements that are vital to self-defense and overall body awareness. 60 minutes.

10. Kickboxing at 9Round Fitness.

Rotate through nine challenging “rounds” (jump rope, kettlebells, etc.) with a trainer by your side, as you combine strength training and aerobic activity. 30 minutes.