Offbeat Workouts

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Updated: July 22, 2005

Tired of the same old exercise routine? Check out these alternative workouts at Philadelphia gyms and fitness centers.

Exercise in Philadelphia

Philadelphia Sports Clubs
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250 S Fifth St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

Arrive early for Birgit's intensive Saturday morning vinyasa yoga class--a total, all-consuming body workout that promises total serenity.
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Maxercise Sports/Fitness
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707 Chestnut St 2nd Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

Russian kettlebells--really not bells at all, but super heavy metal balls with handles--add serious grit to half-hour, midday workouts.
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Bikram's Yoga College Of India
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1520 Sansom St Ste 3, Philadelphia, PA 19102 (map)

Diehard devotees of the poses that comprise Bikram Choudhury's classic series devotedly climb stairs to this 105-degree studio for 90-minute workouts.
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Sweat Gym
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700 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147 (map)

Extra intense, thrice-a-week capoeira classes at this Queen Village gym include spinning kicks, handstands and Brazilian dance.
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Balance Studios
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109 S 24TH St Ste 115, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)

This bat cave-like studio combines strength, stretch and mind exercises with formally street-like Gracie jiujitsu and Ashtanga classes.
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Sporting Club At The Bellevue
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220-224 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 (map)

Train like Rocky with former pro fighter Clif Johnson, whose classes include 1,000 sit-ups and pounding on the heavy bag.
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Wake-Up Yoga
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2329 Parrish St, Philadelphia, PA 19130 (map)

Hatha vinyasa-style yoga in the Fairmount neighborhood; workshops and classes covering organic cooking, spiritual topics and more also offered.
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Rittenhouse Square Fitness
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2002 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)
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