You’ve tried, and mastered, yoga. But have you done it while flying? Group Effect Fitness Studio in Roseville teaches Aerial Silk Yoga where you get to hang by your hands, feet, and even upside down from silk hammocks. With gravity-defying poses, you’ll build strength and flexibility while releasing tension and focusing your mind. Meant for all levels; ready, set, fly!  groupeffectfitness.com 

For a butt kicking yet exhilarating workout, look for Buti Yoga classes near you. A combination of yoga, jump training, and tribal dance, this calorie-scorching, gravity-defying workout will free your most primal self while also sculpting and toning deep abdominal muscles and strengthening the body from the inside out. Complete with heart-thumping, soul-stirring music, this workout will liberate the body and mind. Find a class at Zuda Yoga (Folsom and Roseville) and MomentOM Yoga (Roseville). zudayogaeast.com; momentom108.com

How good are your jazz hands? Actually, it doesn’t matter if you’re considering Jazzercise. Fuse cardio, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, kickboxing, and modern dance together, pair it with upbeat music, and you have yourself a fulfilling, fun workout. There are even variations with HIIT and kickboxing, in case you want to switch things up. Classes are held at Hawkins School of Performing Arts (Folsom) and Urban Sprawl Fitness (El Dorado Hills).  hawkinsschool.com; urbansprawlfitness.com

Hawkins School of Performing Arts

You may not have thought of Hip Hop as a workout, but it happens to be a great form of cardiovascular exercise that gets the heart pumping with fast-paced moves and upbeat music. This entertaining and sociable activity relies on the tempo and rhythm of hip hop music, and Dance Elite All Stars in Rocklin offers classes for all ages where you can pop, lock, break, and groove to the beat.  danceeliteallstars.com  

Parkour involves running, jumping (often from a height), climbing, vaulting, and acrobatics. Between rock climbing, gymnastics, and martial arts, it’s considered a functional fitness modality and is ideal for the thrill-seeker. Free Flow Academy in Rocklin offers Parkour classes for all ages, and they’ve got all the equipment and obstacles required for this playful yet skillful sport. freeflowacademy.com

Blow off some steam while the kids burn some energy at Roseville’s Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park. This super fun hangout has a jump arena, dodgeball, slam-dunk zone, climbing wall, and more. Trampolines are not just for kids; bring out your inner child with this moderate-to-vigorous workout that has the same physical effects as playing a sport like basketball or football; plus, the adrenalin rush you get will keep you hopped up all day long. rockinjump.com/roseville 

There’s no fitness like pole fitness and there’s no people like pole people. They are, after all, having fun, making friends, and spicing up their fitness routine—and life. Tone, tighten, and increase flexibility as well as your self-confidence with the graceful and sensual movement of a Pole Fitness class at Vertical Fitness Studio in Roseville. Fit for every body type and fitness level, they guarantee something fun, sexy, and memorable. verticalfitnessstudio.com

Straightforward spin classes are passé. It’s time to graduate to fitRIDE El Dorado Hills’ strength-based fitCORE class that’ll push you to new heights. This full-body workout uses TRX Suspension Trainers and your body weight to develop strength, balance, flexibility, and core stability. Power through multiple sets—all set to specific times—and feel the burn like never before. Think you’ve got what it takes? Prove it! fitridestudio.com

I’m dreaming of warm, sunshine-filled days and, more importantly, of Spotted Dog Yoga’s SUP DOG Paddle Board Yoga starting in April. Combining a vinyasa yoga practice with paddleboards at the Folsom Aquatic Center or Vista del LagoHigh School pool, this unique workout will leave you energized. If you thought yoga on land was challenging, wait till you’re afloat. This is one workout you won’t want to miss come springtime. spotteddogyoga.com 

By Tara Mendanha