10 Unique Workout Classes in Calgary and Airdrie
Group workout classes are an excellent way to connect, sweat, and build community, all while enhancing your wellness. Calgary and Airdrie are full of unique workout classes that can help to break up your regular gym sessions or jumpstart your fitness. Whether you go solo or with a workout buddy, these classes will get your body moving and your heart pumping.
Read on for our list of the best and most unique workout classes in Calgary and Airdrie!
MOVE
MOVE conveniently offers spin, row, yoga, HIIT, and personal training all under one roof, making it easy to switch up your workout routine. MOVE focuses on creating workouts that are safe and highly effective, with the added fun factor of light shows and disco balls. Class sizes are small – 17 in spin, 9 in row, and 12 in HIIT, so you can focus on form and proper movement. Bonus: The Bridgeland location is steps away from Era!
COR.Fit
77 Edmonton Trail, Calgary, AB T2E 8M8
Let your inner American Ninja Warrior loose at COR.Fit, a truly unique workout experience in Bridgeland. Find yourself in an indoor jungle gym designed to max out your cardio while having fun. Use the monkey-bars, climb ropes, and scale walls to get your heartrate up, then work on your strength and balance with tire flipping, weights, and balance beams. Here, you can book a bootcamp class or open gym session, with instructors on-site to aid.
F45 Training
For those that are constantly on-the-go, F45 Training offers a functional 45-minute workout that changes daily to target different muscle groups and boost your cardio. With studios around the world, F45 has created a global community with a unique format that means every studio does the same workout on the same day. That means you get the same experience no matter which studio you go to, including the ones in our neighbourhoods – Airdrie, Bridgeland, and Kensington!
f45training.com / @f45_training_airdrie / @f45bridgelandcalgary / @f34_training_calgarykensington
Orangetheory Fitness
Orangetheory Fitness focuses on “The 5 Heart Rate Zones,” with a goal to spend 12 to 20 minutes in “The Orange Zone.” Class goers can expect to row; walk, jog, or run; and get in some strength training in a class, all while being able to live track your heart rate zone to ensure you’re getting the most out of your workout. With multiple locations worldwide, there’s always an Orangetheory Fitness nearby, including Airdrie and Kensington.
orangetheory.com / @otfairdrie / @otfkensington
YYC Cycle
Home of the Bikergang, YYC Cycle focuses on building community while you sweat. Go here for a heart-pumping spin workout with music blasting and a pulsing light show. Every Friday, YYC Cycle offers a discounted “Give’r” class, where the profits go to a charity of choice – now that feels good. Want to double up your cycling? Bike over to the Kensington location from The Annex!
Barre Belle
1110 Kensington Rd NW #200, Calgary, AB T2N 3P1
Hit the floor, barre, and mat and train like a dancer at Barre Belle, where you will find full body workouts with strength and cardio components inspired by ballet. Friendly for all fitness levels, you can customize your workout by using weights or just bodyweight and opting for low-impact cardio moves. This Kensington studio offers 4 different class types, including a post natal workout called Belles & Babes.
barrebelle.ca / @barrebellestudios
Junction 9
919 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0S5
Looking for a low-impact workout with a focus on strength and intentional movements? Head to Junction 9, a yoga and Pilates studio in Inglewood. Whether you’re new to the yoga and Pilates world or you’ve clocked hours of practice, Junction 9 welcomes you to move and find community. In the same building, Wymbin offers programs for the whole family, from newborns to teens. There’s something for everyone at Junction 9!
Rumble Boxing
The FightClub Meets NightClub at Rumble Boxing, a cool boxing studio offering a group fitness experience like no other. Get your heart pumping in the Heavy Bag class! This is a full body workout, so your instructor will give you combinations to punch to the beat of the music, with songs throughout dedicated to legs and abs. Get ready to rumble at Rumble Boxing!
rumbleboxing.com / @rumbleboxing
Lagree YYC
Slow is the keyword at Lagree YYC. Your no-impact, 45-minute workout takes place on the Megaformer, a machine consisting of a moving platform, weighted springs, and cables. The slower you move, the more you burn in this workout. New to the Megaformer? All fitness levels are welcome!
Barry’s Bootcamp
2306 4 St SW, Calgary, AB T2S 1X2
Looking for the best workout in the world? Barry’s says they’ve got it. Walk into the Red Room for one of two classes: HIIT or Double Floor. In HIIT, you’ll spend half of the class on the treadmill and half on the floor for strength. In Double Floor, ditch the treadmill for full strength. Each day of the week focuses on a different muscle group, and you can expect to burn up to 1000 calories in a one-hour class.
Have you been to any of these workouts? If not, be sure to check out one (or all!) and get your sweat on. A unique group workout can be fun and functional, improving your overall health and mood, while giving you an opportunity to build connections and community. See you there!
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