http://www.exercisela.com/ Excercise locations around Los Angeles en kacie@exercisela.com Copyright 2012 2012-01-05T22:18:15+00:00 http://www.exercisela.com/blog/post/blazing_50_at_blazing_saddles_indoor_cycling/ http://www.exercisela.com/site/blazing_50_at_blazing_saddles_indoor_cycling/#When:22:18:15Z Kacie http://www.exercisela.com/images/avatars/uploads/avatar_3.png

13535 Ventura Boulevard #D

Sherman Oaks California 91423 (818)­ 386-8161 www.blazingsaddles-la.com San Fernando Valley http://www.exercisela.com/images/gallery/revolution_fitness_thumb.jpg Jan 5, 2012 The Real Deal: Blazing Saddles is a brand new Indoor Spin studio in the heart of Sherman Oaks.  Susan Schwartz and the founders of Black Dog Yoga, Shirley and Steve O’Connor, decided to expand their horizons into the cardio world and Blazing Saddles was born.  They offer 50-60 minute spin classes throughout the week with top notch instructors.  The instructors have amazing playlists and their classes will keep you on your toes.  The studio is located just behind Starbucks in Sherman Oaks, and street parking is available.  They are also offering some amazing deals on packages…you don’t want to miss out! Know Before… Calorie Scorcher, Makes You Sweat 2012-01-05T22:18:15+00:00 http://www.exercisela.com/blog/post/jump_at_ballet_bodies/ http://www.exercisela.com/site/jump_at_ballet_bodies/#When:23:18:44Z Kacie http://www.exercisela.com/images/avatars/uploads/avatar_3.png

8376 Beverly Blvd

California 90048 323-944-0944 www.balletbodies.com Los Angeles http://www.exercisela.com/images/gallery/ballet2_thumb.jpg Dec 28, 2011 The Real Deal: Ballet Bodies is a great studio located on Beverly Blvd in the heart of West Hollywood.  They offer a variety of classes, including private and group reformer classes, ballet for adults, circuit aerobics, mat ballet, private ballet (for the serious ballerina), and jump.  They have a main room for the group classes, which can hold 6-8 comfortably, and two private rooms with cardio and pilates equipment.  There are cubbies for your personal items during your workout, plus a separate changing area, restroom and shower.  Classes are limited in space so be sure to sign up ahead of time.… Long and Lean, Tone Up, Makes You Sweat 2011-12-28T23:18:44+00:00 http://www.exercisela.com/blog/post/jk_zen_fitness/ http://www.exercisela.com/site/jk_zen_fitness/#When:22:57:07Z Julie http://www.exercisela.com/images/avatars/uploads/avatar_5.png

120 North Robertson Blvd

Los Angeles California 90048 323-559-4334 www.jkzenfitness.com Beverly Hills http://www.exercisela.com/images/gallery/JKzen_thumb.png Nov 28, 2011 The Real Deal:   JK Zen Fitness is a pilates studio conveniently located on Robertson Blvd that offers both beginning and advanced level classes, providing the traditional pilates reformer experience.  Underground parking is also available (with validation)! While it can be found in the hallways of a big building, once you step inside the walls of the studio, you immediately get the “zen” vibe, as their name implies.  With 8 reformers, as well as every other pilates apparatus you can think of, the studio can accommodate the perfect amount of students for a personalized group class.  Pablo was our instructor,… Zen, Long and Lean, Tone Up 2011-11-28T22:57:07+00:00 http://www.exercisela.com/blog/post/kick_ash_fitness/ http://www.exercisela.com/site/kick_ash_fitness/#When:21:30:19Z Julie http://www.exercisela.com/images/avatars/uploads/avatar_5.png

223 S. Robertson Blvd.

Beverly Hills California 90211 www.kickashfitness.com Beverly Hills http://www.exercisela.com/images/gallery/IMG_0184_thumb.JPG Nov 6, 2011 The Real Deal: Kick Ash Fitness, and it’s powerhouse leader Ashley Weinbach, offers small group training that blends kickboxing, cardio and strength training.  In class, which is held at “At Your Side Fitness Studio”, you’ll find yourself working through a circuit of exercises, moving from standing punching and kicking bag drills, to weight training and abs, to shadow boxing.  It really is a comprehensive full-body workout that will challenge all major and minor muscle groups as you switch back and forth from cardio to strength.  Ashley is extremely motivating and her spunky personality keeps the workout very high-energy.  The best… Calorie Scorcher, Self Defense/Fight Club 2011-11-06T21:30:19+00:00 http://www.exercisela.com/blog/post/cycle_house_la/ http://www.exercisela.com/site/cycle_house_la/#When:22:23:45Z Julie http://www.exercisela.com/images/avatars/uploads/avatar_5.png

624 North La Cienega Blvd

California 90069 310-358-0888 www.cyclehousela.com West Hollywood http://www.exercisela.com/images/gallery/312811_243269619056393_232710750112280_747204_1120070373_n_thumb.jpg Oct 21, 2011 The Real Deal:  There are truly so many fantastic things to say about Cycle House LA, the newest Spin Studio to hit the West Hollywood area.  For starters, they donate two meals to someone in need for every single class taken.  Then, there’s the fact that they are a green studio, fully committed to promoting conservation within the walls of their studio, which is spotless and has a cozy, yet modern feel.  And finally, they have some of the best instructors in town!  On top of all this, you’ll not only experience a challenging, and sweat-drenched spinning workout, but you’ll… Calorie Scorcher, Makes You Sweat, Group Activities 2011-10-21T22:23:45+00:00 http://www.exercisela.com/blog/post/the_sweat_shoppe/ http://www.exercisela.com/site/the_sweat_shoppe/#When:21:29:40Z Kacie http://www.exercisela.com/images/avatars/uploads/avatar_3.png

11049 Magnolia Boulevard #500

North Hollywood California 91601 818-287-3997 www.thesweatshoppe.com San Fernando Valley http://www.exercisela.com/images/gallery/sweat_shoppe_main_pic_thumb.jpg Sep 12, 2011 The Real Deal: The Valley has been hurting for a great spinning studio, and it finally got one! The Sweat Shoppe is located on Magnolia in the NoHo Arts District between Vineland and Lankershim.  This isn’t your run-of-the-mill spinning studio though. The Sweat Shoppe offers Classic Cycle and Sweat Cycle (think Bikram but on a bike).  The style of spinning is the same for both classes, but the room is set at a comfortable 68 degrees for Classic Cycle, and at 75-80 degrees for the Sweat Cycle.  Both classes are offered daily so be sure to try out both to… Calorie Scorcher, Makes You Sweat 2011-09-12T21:29:40+00:00 http://www.exercisela.com/blog/post/strength_training_at_revolution/ http://www.exercisela.com/site/strength_training_at_revolution/#When:00:43:41Z Julie http://www.exercisela.com/images/avatars/uploads/avatar_5.png

1211 Montana Avenue

Santa Monica California 90403 310-393-6399 http://www.revolutionfitness.net/ Santa Monica http://www.exercisela.com/images/gallery/04f80c714d58c02f_Revolution-Fitness-08.preview__thumb.jpg Aug 25, 2011 The Real Deal: Revolution Fitness, one of our favorite spots on the Westside, offers a variety of classes ranging from spinning and rowing to strength training and pilates.  We had the pleasure of attending a few Strength Training sessions led by the incredible Dana McCaw and were instantly hooked.  Strength training is so very important to maintaining a well-rounded workout plan, and to be honest, it’s something we tend to neglect.  We won’t make that mistake again after discovering Dana’s workout!  Not only is she just full of delightful and inspiring energy, but she keeps the classes fast-paced and full… 2011-08-25T00:43:41+00:00 http://www.exercisela.com/blog/post/breedlove_pilates/ http://www.exercisela.com/site/breedlove_pilates/#When:02:05:12Z Kacie http://www.exercisela.com/images/avatars/uploads/avatar_3.png

1644C Abbot Kinney Boulevard

Venice California 90291 424.835.0807 www.breedlovepilates.com Los Angeles http://www.exercisela.com/images/gallery/IMG_0136_thumb.JPG Jul 31, 2011 The Real Deal: Breedlove Pilatesis tucked away from the bustling sounds of Abbot Kinney in an adorable cottage.  The quaint surroundings almost make you feel like you are on a mini vacation and the warm welcome you’re sure to receive from Mary, the studio’s owner, will put any newcomer at ease.  The studio is small, but full of charm, and the space accommodates two separate rooms, one with two reformers, and another with additional pilates apparatuses.  Mary opened her studio a few years ago, with the goal to keep things small and intimate.  Her classes are by appointment only with… Zen, Long and Lean, Tone Up, Makes You Sweat, One on One 2011-07-31T02:05:12+00:00 http://www.exercisela.com/blog/post/yas_venice/ http://www.exercisela.com/site/yas_venice/#When:20:19:04Z Kacie http://www.exercisela.com/images/avatars/uploads/avatar_3.png

1101 Abbot Kinney Blvd

Venice California 90291 310.396.6993 www.go2yas.com/yas_venice.asp Los Angeles http://www.exercisela.com/images/gallery/YAS2_thumb.jpg Jul 29, 2011 The Real Deal: YAS is located on the very hip and trendy Abbot Kinney Blvd in Venice.  YAS stands for yoga and spinning and offers a hybrid 60 minute class, with 30 minutes of both yoga and indoor cycling.  They also offer YFA…Yoga for Athletes, a regular cycling class, and YFA Ripped, which includes the use of hand weights.  The studio has a separate and large yoga room, plus a cycling room.  YAS does not have designated parking, but metered parking is available on Abbot Kinney and there is plenty of residential parking (but be sure to read the street signs!) … 2011-07-29T20:19:04+00:00 http://www.exercisela.com/blog/post/krav_maga_training_center-_km_bag/ http://www.exercisela.com/site/krav_maga_training_center-_km_bag/#When:02:17:28Z Julie http://www.exercisela.com/images/avatars/uploads/avatar_5.png

11400 Olympic Blvd. Suite 100

Los Angeles California 90064 310-966-1300 www.kmwtrainingcenters.com West Los Angeles http://www.exercisela.com/images/gallery/KMW_thumb.jpg Jul 21, 2011 The Real Deal: The Krav Maga Training Center, located in West LA, provides an optimal training environment for those looking to study self defense, fighting instruction, and boxing inspired fitness.  As the name suggests, the center focuses largely on Krav Maga, the official hand-to-hand combat system used by the Israeli Defense Forces.  Students of Krav Maga will learn the correct form of fighting skills used in a practical approach to self defense.  If hand-to-hand combat doesn’t interest you, the training center also offers sessions that incorporate the Krav Maga method, but in the form of boxing and fitness classes.  We… Calorie Scorcher, Makes You Sweat, Adrenaline Rush, Self Defense/Fight Club 2011-07-21T02:17:28+00:00