Photo By Erik Borzi
From yoga to pilates, boxing and more, here are the best workout classes in Los Angeles.
AIR® Aerial Fitness takes core strength up a notch–using silky aerial hammocks, breath work and plenty of mental poise. If flying high isn’t your thing, join AIR® on the ground for foundational exercises and basic alignment, but a killer workout nonetheless. Airfitnow.com
Box to the beat in this 45-minute heart-pumping, energy-building punch-based workout–that may double as therapy for some! BoxUnion’s signature class combines a quick warmup, shadowboxing, HIIT, core and strength—plus a cool down. Try Box + Lift or Box + Sculpt for exciting iterations of a boxing-focused session. Boxunion.com
From the StairMasterⓇ to the patented strength training station, classes at Bünda get the blood pumping while building muscle. The workout is no easy feat, but worth it for the resulting toned and taught butt, arms and abs. Complete with luxe lighting, a dark room and loud music; each 50-minute class is exhilarating and rewarding. Trainbunda.com
If you miss the nostalgia of making friendship bracelets and braiding hair, you’ll feel right at home at CAMP Los Angeles. The Tampa-originated concept made its way out west and set up, ahem, camp, on the border of Santa Monica and Venice. Choose from one of the studio’s challenging but fun workout activities: sculpt, yoga, circuit training or strength training. Welovecamp.com
With its star-studded clientele including Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner, Forma Pilates is an exclusive, boutique-style workout with a referral-only studio policy. Founded in 2020 by Liana Levi, each precise and peaceful class provides a full-body workout that tones and targets even the smallest muscle groups. Forma online is available right in the comfort of your home when you can’t make it into the studio. Formapilatesla.com
Wherever you may be in Los Angeles, with locations in Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Koreatown, Hollywood and more, a trip to Hot 8 is never more than a few steps away. Catch a yoga sculpt class for muscle tone or a relaxing Yin class to decompress after a long day. But be prepared because they like it hot, between 105 and 110 degrees! Hot8yoga.com
Low-impact but high-intensity classes at LEKFIT in West Hollywood incorporate a personal trampoline, resistance bands, light weights and sliding disk. Best of all, no workout is the same, making each class exciting and effective! There’s also an online studio membership available. lekfit.com
Become a Smith of strength and length with Pilatesmith, the premier athletic pilates studio off Santa Monica’s Main St. The state-of-the-art facility comes equipped with TRX equipment and offers a workout that builds muscle and gets your heart pumping, too. With three class levels, Pilatesmith is the ultimate challenge for experts and novices alike. pilatesmithstudio.com
The Foundry workout room for group workouts at Pilatesmith; Photo By Erik Borzi
With locations throughout the L.A. area, Sanctuary offers a variety of classes, including HIIT strength, boxing and yoga. With different body focus at each session, you’ll never get bored. sanctuaryfitness.com
Wellness is a blend of physical and mental health. The Class method incorporates cardio, strength training and meditation for a holistic approach to feeling great inside and out. Mat-based and music-driven, this energetic mind-body boost is one of the best workout classes in Santa Monica. theclass.com/la-studio
The Studio (MDR) isn’t your everyday ordinary Pilates class. Based on the Sebastian Lagree method, The Studio combines Pilates with an enhanced springboard–the Megaformer–creating constant resistance while offering additional exercise possibilities. Glide to the beat in each 45-minute session and leave feeling toned and all-around refreshed. Thestudiomdr.com
The megaformer workout at The Studio MDR; Photo By Annie Edmonds
Take your practice to the next level at Y7, which transforms yoga into a high-energy, sweat-dripping, beat-bumping 30 to 60-minute workout that warrants a trip to the studio’s refresh bar afterward. Located in Silverlake with a West Hollywood location on the way, there’s twice the excitement to experience one of the best workout classes in Los Angeles. Y7-studio.com
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