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Body Sculpt by Miguel
- Sherman Oaks
Stationary exercises such as jumping jacks, pushups, and arm curls challenge bodies with a blend of cardio and light weightlifting
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The first beads of sweat form on the cyclist's hairline, and he quickly wipes them away before leaning back down and gripping the bike’s handlebars. His feet move at an incredible speed, rapidly spinning the two wheels around an imaginary river bend and then struggling against the resistance of a simulated hill. At Blazing Saddles Indoor Cycling, spinners of all fitness levels pedal specially designed stationary bikes to the beat of a high-octane soundtrack. During 45- to 60-minute classes, participants build their strength and stamina while burning calories to whip into shape or train for an upcoming cycling race or penny farthing journey up to ye olde mill and back.
As a personal trainer, kettlebell- and TRX-certified instructor, and former competitive swimmer, West LA Boot Camp owner Ben Maughan has powered through countless exercises in his life. So he understands the drudgery that can come along with repetitive exercise routines, and that’s why he switches up his boot-camp curriculum every day.
Amid the fresh air of the Barrington Recreation Center, he tries to whip patrons into shape with 60-minute workouts—held five days a week—that combine strength training, plyometrics, and cardio maneuvers. In addition, he uses food and mood journals, fitness assessments, and nutritional guidance to steer participants toward their wellness goals and away from fully stocked refrigerators made of gingerbread. Customers also receive discounts at health-oriented businesses such as GNC and 24 Hour Fitness.
The instructors of French Kiss Fitness model their group classes after the acts of performers such as Pink, the pop star who thrilled audiences at the 2010 Grammys with a dance routine derived from circus acrobatics. Like a dark room plastered with Lou Ferrigno posters, the studio's workout style both develops and shows off muscle. Fourteen poles support physiques as they execute moves that build core strength; off the pole, students learn floor- or chair-based routines to replicate at home. Aerial classes build center strength with the help of silk ropes, dangling hoops, and a trapeze. For more traditional workouts, students can attend core-strengthening Pilates classes or yoga classes to relax the mind and body.
