Los Angeles & Southern CA

GoRecess Studio Spotlight: Open Sky Fitness; Los Angeles, CA

07.18.2014

- By Caila Ball

Lots of love to indoor studios, but the summer weather is calling fitness enthusiasts into the great outdoors...even when that great outdoors is in the middle of a city. Such is the case with Los Angeles’s Open Sky Fitness: Sky Fit Boot Camp. This outdoor group fitness class makes use of the natural surroundings in LA’s La Brea Tar Pits Park to make working [...]

GoRecess Studio Spotlight: Earth's Power Yoga; West Hollywood, CA

07.14.2014

- By Caila Ball

Founded by veteran yogi Steven Earth Metz, Earth’s Power Yoga brings an offering of hot – but not Bikram scorching – yoga classes to West Hollywood. Earth’s Power caters to yogis and yogi-curious alike, giving athletes at all levels a powerful workout and focused meditation. Students will leave the class sweating and centered, and hopefully excited to return for the next powerful session.

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A Run Worth the Drive: Up and Down the Malibu Canyons

06.30.2014

- By Caila Ball

Summer running in the city of Los Angeles: Extra tourists on the roads (and the sidewalks!). Tons of fun construction for spontaneous detours! Heat index on the rise! Extra smog just to add to the fun!

Yeah. It’s not exactly the great outdoors, and it almost (almost!) makes an indoor treadmill look appealing.

Luckily, one of the benefits [...]

GoRecess Studio Spotlight: Juicy Athletic Moves; Malibu, CA

06.28.2014

- By Caila Ball

Tucked away behind the Malibu Country Mart is a small studio that delivers big results. JAM (Juicy Athletic Moves) – is a fast-paced movement class that combines cardio training, strength building and toning through dance-inspired movements. The atmosphere is fun and open, so even newbies can feel comfortable following along with the routines.

Designed and taught by celebrity trainer Neda [...]

GoRecess Studio Spotlight: Touch Massage; Los Angeles, CA

05.24.2014

- By Caila Ball

Once exclusively a spa offering massage treatments, Touch Massage has expanded into a wellness boutique that includes group and private Pilates classes as part of its new offerings. The soothing spa presence carries over into the Pilates practice, and provides a luxurious welcome to class. Looking for a reward for reaching a fitness goal? Treat yourself to one of the reasonably-priced massages or [...]