On the Saturday of Memorial Weekend, I tried out Orangetheory Fitness Los Angeles for the first time. It is located in an office building on San Vicente Blvd, where they offer free valet parking for OTFLA members. Once I entered the Orangetheory Fitness studio, I was amazed by all of the high-tech equipment, the weight room & overall look! Here is a picture of the lobby where they have cool looking merchandise on display. I can’t wait to … [Read more...]
Getting Fly with Brett Hoebel
A couple of Saturdays ago, I met up with some of my blogger friends to “get breathless” with Brett Hoebel at the Larchmont location of Flywheel, which is an indoor cycling group fitness studio. As soon as I arrived, I knew that I was in for a different experience than my usual cycle class at my local Y. The studio features stadium style cycling with “leaderboards” up at the front. These flat screen TVs will show which Flywheel cycle is in the … [Read more...]
Cardio Barre Woodland Hills
Earlier this month I tried out Cardio Barre in Woodland Hills. This particular Cardio Barre is located in a mini mall on Erwin Street, next to a Cost Plus World Market retail store. If you haven't heard about Cardio Barre, it is a unique, high energy exercise class that combines ballet barre work & light weights. I especially like this type of no impact fitness class because the focus is on toning & elongating the muscles. No bulky look … [Read more...]
Orangetheory Fitness Los Angeles Opening Soon!
**5/14/14 UPDATE: Orangetheory Fitness LA to soft open on May 23rd! Presale pricing will run until June 4th, with a grand opening on June 5th.** LA & San Fernando Valley fitness friends, there is a new workout center opening soon! I've been hearing a lot of buzz on Orangetheory Fitness LA, which is getting ready to open in May. Currently they are hosting weekly fun runs, workouts on the Santa Monica stairs & other impromptu workouts … [Read more...]
Pilates Plus Porter Ranch
For those that follow my blog, you know that I enjoy my TRX workouts. However, now that I am about 8 weeks out from summer, I’ve decided to kick my fitness routine up a notch & try out a different fitness class once a week for the next 4 weeks. Last Wednesday I tried out Pilates Plus in Porter Ranch. Pilates Plus Porter Ranch has been open for about a year & a half. It’s close to my house & I had wanted to try it before but never … [Read more...]
KT Tape Clinic at Fleet Feet Sports
Last Friday I attended a KT Tape clinic at Fleet Feet Sports in Encino. If you follow my blog, then you probably already know that I am a big fan of KT Tape, having chronicled my usage of it here. However I wanted to meet with Dr. Kari Andrew, who was hosting the clinic, to make sure I was putting it on correctly & get additional tips. There's only so much I can glean from skimming through the KT Tape website & watching the YouTube … [Read more...]