Undoubtedly, some of the best things about living in Los Angeles are our varied terrain, eclectic architecture, landmarks, and fascinating history. That's why when you've hit treadmill and Stairmaster burnout and can't take another day of watching Montel on closed captioning in your gym, taking things outside and into the city's beautiful hills can be a welcome respite from workout drudgery. One great workout walk combines the best of the city with some kick-ass cardio--and......

Unlike most Workout Wednesday posts, this week's installment refers to more of a workout location than a specific workout. This unique feature is the "Cardio Cinema"—a movie theater within a gym—and is located at the newly renovated Gold's Gym in Simi Valley. ...

Leigh Ann Orsi pole dances in her studio Let’s be honest - everyone loves a stripper. And ever since 2001, when Jeff Costa launched Cardio Striptease at Crunch New York, it seems like people don't want to stop at just loving them – people want to be them. From the MILF next door, to your best friend who's about to get married, to Lindsay Lohan, women of all ages, sizes and level of celebrity......

The marathon may be #27 on the list of Stuff White People Like, but it is by no means their exclusive domain. There are many specialized running groups out there that point out the growing diversity of running enthusiasts. One such group is the Los Angeles Frontrunners, which will be hosting its 27th annual Pride Run on Sunday, June 8 in West Hollywood as part of Pride Weekend. The Pride Run this year benefits......

Today's edition of LAist's Workout Wednesday series was submitted to us by Lori Allen. Need a fast fix to squeeze into those skinny jeans and show off a shapelier rear in time for summer? If so, sign up to take a class at the Bar Method. The exercise program, originated by San Francisco resident Burr Leonard, is based on exercises developed more than 50 years ago by the late German dancer Lotte Berk. The program......

One of the most difficult things about running--or any exercise regimen for that matter--is simply getting started. Joining a running group or club is a great way to ease into it, and so today and in future installments of Workout Wednesday, we will explore the many running groups in the area you can choose from. We'll start with Team in Training. I joined Team in Training, or TNT, as it's often referred to, because like......

“Good MORNinnnnng!” calls out the voice of trainer Jenna Phillips in the Tuesday sunshine. It’s my first Mission: Possible training session and I’m meeting her, along with several other “agents” at the intersection of Vista and Franklin Avenues in Hollywood for a 90-minute group workout in Runyon Canyon. Phillips has been taking advantage of the Southern California landscape and using it as her gym for the past year. Besides Runyon Canyon, sessions also occur......

Staring down to the ground from about 20 feet up in the air was nerve-wracking, certainly. My palms were sweating as they held the small strip of faux-rock, and the person holding my ropes on the other end was just as beginner as me. I was atop a 30 foot wall, or so, and I was deep in the throes of an intro rock climbing class called Fight Gravity 1 at Rockreation, a big indoor......

With year-round great weather, awesome beaches, and a short drive to the snow, Los Angeles is the perfect place to get sweaty. This weekend's LA Marathon inspired a lot of people to get back in shape. We're right around the corner from May (national fitness month) and summer (the season of svelte). Of course, any workout routine can leave you stuck in a rut. Tired of staring at the same person's ass in spin class?......

I’m a sucker for natural scenery. I like a vast blue sky, a sparkling snow-capped mountain, a breezy sprawling plain. But around Hollywood where I live, I find that exercising in the outdoors often means kicking up dust and breathing in smog, only to take in the beautiful sights of dried out vegetation and dog poop. So when my boyf told me that there’s a place in Pasadena that we could hike to a......

I’ve always been a worker-outer. But lately, as I’ve spent more and more time on the cardio machines at 24 Hour Fitness, I can’t shake feeling that I’m just a hamster on a wheel in a vicious human experiment. To combat my paranoia and possibly find a mentally healthier hobby, I’ve decided to scope out what else LA has to offer in a weekly series, “Fitness for the Easily Bored.” So far, I've explored......

Los Touristas de Whittier, Winners of the Stay Puft League's Season Finals I’ve always been a worker-outer. But lately, as I’ve spent more and more time on the cardio machines at 24 Hour Fitness, I can’t shake feeling that I’m just a hamster on a wheel in a vicious human experiment. To combat my paranoia and possibly find a mentally healthier hobby, I’ve decided to scope out what else L.A. has to offer in......

I’ve always been a worker-outer. But lately, as I’ve spent more and more time on the cardio machines at 24 Hour Fitness, I can’t shake feeling that I’m just a hamster on a wheel in a vicious human experiment. To combat my paranoia and possibly find a mentally healthier hobby, I’ve decided to scope out what else LA has to offer in a weekly series, “Fitness for the Easily Bored.” Today, I begin with:......