Offbeat Workouts
Updated: March 12, 2009
Tired of the same old exercise routine? Check out these alternative workouts at Philadelphia gyms and fitness centers.
On this page:More Spots to Work Out, Exercise in Philadelphia.
More Spots to Work Out
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Wake Up Yoga
Read Reviews2329 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
Read Reviews2002 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103 (map)
Exercise in Philadelphia
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Bikram's Yoga College Of India
Read Reviews1520 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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Sporting Club At The Bellevue
Read Reviews220-224 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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Balance Studios
Read Reviews109 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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Philadelphia Sports Clubs
Read Reviews250 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
Read Reviews707 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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Sweat Gym
Read Reviews700 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.
