Offbeat Workouts

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Updated: July 22, 2005

Tired of the same old exercise routine? Check out these alternative workouts at Los Angeles gyms and fitness centers.

On this page:Exercise in Los Angeles, More Spots to Work Out.

Exercise in Los Angeles

  1. 1 Sheila Kelley's S Factor L.A.
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    5225 Wilshire Blvd #B, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

    Leave your timidity at the door: Feisty femmes can get in shape (and have some serious fun) at this workout studio that centers around pole dancing and movement.

  2. 2 3.5 Star Rating: Average Bodies In Motion
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    17031 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA 91316 (map)

    Dance away the pounds at this chichi gym in their signature classes like cardio salsa, breakdance and hip-hop.

  3. 3 3.5 Star Rating: Average California Kick Boxing & Fitns
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    26 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105 (map)

    Sign up at this Old Town Pasadena fitness center that specializes in Muay Thai kickboxing and kick your way to a hot body.

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Boot Camp LA
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    5801 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

    Ever wanted to do the G.I. Jane thing? "Major" Jay Kerwin will treat you like an army recruit during this strenuous workout.

  5. 5 Krav Maga
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    11500 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (map)

    Get in shape while learning how to fight off any foe with this self-defense, hand-to-hand combat system used by the Israeli Defense Forces.

  6. 6 Michael's Institute of Choreographic Arts
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    2432 Lincoln Blvd Ste C, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (map)

    Karate-chop yourself into tip-top shape at this traditional kung fu school in Santa Monica.

  7. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average Crunch Fitness
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    8000 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046 (map)

    Classes like cardio striptease and cycle karaoke at this celeb-friendly WeHo gym will help you completely forget you're exercising.

  8. 8 3 Star Rating: Average Meridian's Bodies In Motion
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    1950 Century Park E, Los Angeles, CA 90067 (map)

    Their more than 100 classes per week--like "buffballet" and "6 pack attack"--will get you out of your workout rut for good.

More Spots to Work Out

  1. 9 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended The Sports Center and Toluca Lake Tennis Club
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    6711 Forest Lawn Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068 (map)

    Exclusive gym inside the Toluca Lake Tennis Club; yoga, Spin and boxing classes; personal trainers, free weights, machines and lap pool also featured.

  2. 10 3 Star Rating: Average Sports Club/La
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    1835 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (map)

    Exclusive health club where the beautiful people pay top dollar to stay that way.