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 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: 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: 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: 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 …