The Real Deal: This is the BEST backyard bootcamp!  Brooke and her husband own and operate the bootcamp at several locations across Los Angeles.  It is hardcore, and definitely perfect for anyone that wants to get in some serious shape!  Brooke is serious about getting you in shape, but makes the class so much fun.  Brooke isn’t afraid to push you beyond your…

The Real Deal: Urban Warrior is a new class at Swerve and is taught by Jennifer Cassetta, who is a third degree black belt instructor for the World Pro HapKiDo Federation.  Jennifer recently moved to Los Angeles and is very excited to share her skills with all of us.   If you are looking for a Tae Bo style kick boxing class, this is not the one for you.  Urban Warrior…

Calling all cycling enthusiasts!  Are you ready to Cycle 4 LA’s BEST? We are so excited to share some information about a wonderful event that combines two of our passions: exercise and fundraising for a good cause!  We hope that you might want to get involved too! WHAT: Cycle 4 LA’s BEST is an indoor cycling event to raise money for the LA’s BEST After School…

The Real Deal: Pop Physique is a full body toning class that incorporates ballet, pilates and light weights (1 and 2 pounds).  Pop Physique has two locations, one in Silver Lake, and a brand new location in Studio City.  Pop Physique is an amazing class for both toning and stretching.  The class is an hour long and focuses on the importance of breathing and proper execution of form. …

The Real Deal: Yoga for Regular Guys and Girls (YRG), is exactly what its name professes…a no nonsense approach to yoga for the every day person without a yoga background.  YRG was created by former WWE wrestler Diamond Dallas Page (DDP), who after an injury, began practicing yoga to rehabilitate.  He soon realized that yoga was for everyone, not just for people who could bend like…

The Real Deal: RPM Fitness is located on the second floor of a mini mall at the corner of Lankershim and Moorpark.   The spin room is very open with tons of windows, and lots of sunlight!  The studio also offers pilates, (both mat and reformer), private training, bootcamp, and body barre.  The studio is owned and run and by Karyn and Cynthia Graham, sisters with…

The Real Deal: RPM Fitness is a hidden gem located in a strip mall in Toluca Lake.  Pilates Beat is an amazing class, and is not at all your typical mat pilates.  Cynthia teaches the class and also co-owns RPM Fitness.  She is so motivating and really helps to push you through each move with her positive attitude.  The first half of the class focuses mainly on the upper body.  Just…

The Real Deal: Sonki Fitness Boot Camp is an outdoor fitness experience for all ages and fitness levels.  If your idea of a boot camp workout involves a drill sergeant screaming at you to do 20 more push-ups, then you will be amazed to find that Sonki Fitness is just the opposite.  Sonki Hong, the creator of the workout, is a very mild-mannered man but knows how to motivate his clients by…

The Real Deal: Runyon Canyon is legendary amongst the Hollywood elite.  On any given beautiful and sunny day, you are bound to see an A-Lister or two with their pooch or personal trainer jogging the trails.  It’s also been rumored that Errol Flynn once lived on the grounds.  You can walk the basic trail, but for those that crave more, you can venture high into the canyon for…

  The Real Deal: Core Fusion is a trademarked workout by Exhale, which also offers yoga classes (Venice location only) and boasts a full spa.  Core Fusion is, as its name suggests, a fusion of several practices including yoga, pilates and ballet.  Class attendees are led through a series of exercises that incorporate light hand weights, stretching leg work at the ballet bar, and a variety…

The Real Deal: What once was a hidden gem nestled within a quiet Santa Monica neighborhood, has now become a workout hot-spot for outdoor fitness fans.  The biggest draw of doing the Santa Monica Steps or “The Stairs” (either name works), is that they are free to the public and open 24-7, 365 days a year.  There are two sets of steps, wooden ones that are wider across and offer…

The Real Deal: Cardio Barre is a low impact high intensity workout.  The class consists of tight and precise movements of the legs, abs and arms, both with and without light weights.  All classes are 60 minutes in length and incorporate exercises utilizing the ballet bar, as well as floor work.  The studio is very large, and can hold about 75 people.  They offer both beginner and…

The Real Deal: Circuit Works is an hour long class that consists of 60 second increments of continually changing aerobic and anaerobic exercise.  The room looks like a huge obstacle course!  Half the class starts on either the treadmill or the bike, while the other half is at one of the many strength training stations.  There are flip charts on the wall…

The Real Deal: What can I say, Peeler is GREAT!  His bootcamp is very tough, but he uses very basic moves…it’s almost like being at recess all over again!  Brian Peeler might be most well known for his role on the Bravo TV Reality hit, The Workout!  He is easy going, but tough at the same time.  The bootcamp meets in Woodland Hills at Warner Center Park on Tuesdays and…

The Real Deal: Burn 60 offers a total body workout in a boot-camp style format, but without the boot-camp style instructors.  It is an amped up cardio workout combined with strength training.  The workout is very similar to Barry’s Bootcamp in that classes are split in half, with some students running on the treadmill while others complete a weight circuit on the floor.  Contrary…

The Real Deal: Yoga Booty Ballet (YBB), is a dance/yoga class, but you need not be an expert in either to participate.  YBB truly helps to empower you and build your inner strength, all while making you sweat!  At the beginning of class you choose your goal or intention for the hour and then chant a mantra of strength.  The class is designed to help breakdown your walls of doubt …

The Real Deal: Drake stadium is usually open to the public, except when there is a UCLA soccer game, track meet, or practice.  Drake has many unique qualities that appeal to the fitness crowd.  You can workout on the stadium stairs (you will see people doing crazy things like hopping up three sets of stairs at a time!!), on the track (4 times around is a standard mile), practice your long…