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10 Reasons to Try CrossFit

10.09.2013

​Few in the world of fitness can boast about a resume like Matt Chan can. A four-time top 10 finisher at the CrossFit games, he has been one of the event's most consistently successful participants since it was first held in 2007, including placing second in 2012. Matt is a co-owner of Denver's CrossFit Verve, voted one of the best CrossFit boxes in Denver in 2013. Here, Matt shares [...]

10 Reasons to Try Indoor Cycling

09.26.2013

There is no doubt indoor cycling classes are sweeping the nation as one of the hottest fitness trends.  Here, Kate Hiipakka, a certified cycling instructor at Real Ryder Revolution and Nike Ambassador shares 10 reasons to hop on a bike for your next workout.

  1. Indoor cycling torches calories. Depending on how long you ride and the type of bike, you can burn anywhere from 600-1000 [...]

GoRecess Studio Spotlight: Jordin's Paradise; Washington, DC

08.08.2013

Jordin's Paradise

About the Owner: Born in Tunisia and raised in Germany, Rania Jaziri began studying ballet at age six and she graduated from Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg in Germany before bringing her unique enthusiasm and expertise about dance, fitness and performing arts to the Nation's Capital. Dance-exercising has helped Rania maintain her health and fitness, which has ultimately contributed to her overall happiness, positive attitude and outlook on life which she [...]

GoRecess Studio Spotlight: The Bradford Method; East Hampton, NY

07.26.2013

VITAL STATS

Location: East Hampton, NY

Classes Offered: Shonda’s signature 75-minute Bradford Method classes (private and semi-private sessions) and the 55-minute Trampoline Barre Class: a barre class with a bounce taught on mini trampolines with barres attached

Owner: Shonda Bradford, a former Alvin Ailey instructor, professional dancer, and Pilates instructor

Why You Should Check It Out: With a brand new [...]

GoRecess Studio Spotlight: Balance Gym Thomas Circle; Washington, DC

07.21.2013

Balance Gym Thomas Circle

-By Tami Mensh

Classes offered: Balance BootCamp; Balance Pole Method; Spin; BODYPUMP; POUND; Boxing; Muscle Up; Kettlebell Sculpt; Abs Blast; Pilates; Yoga; Mobility Essentials; Cardio & Tone; GORUCK BootCamp; Weightless; Zumba; Spin & Sculpt

Most popular classes? POUND is the most popular new class, and Spin and Balance BootCamp are classics that have always been well-loved among Balance Gym's members. 

What makes [...]