Five more ways to heat up your winter fitness routine
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Need some motivation to get moving this winter? Here are five more fitness routines that will help you break a sweat.
Offering something a little different to your usual gym sessions, all these workouts offer a fun way to move your body – and from indoor bouldering to hot yoga and Bollywood dance classes, there’s sure to be something you’ll enjoy.
BOLLYFIT and BOLLYHIT at Ripple Dance
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Take some inspiration from the glamour of Bollywood and book yourself into a dance class that celebrates Indian culture and heritage. Running regular classes every Monday in Tuggeranong and every Wednesday in Hawker during school terms, Ripple Dance offers fun-filled dance fitness classes, all choreographed to South Asian music. Compassing killer full body dance cardio sessions designed for all skill levels, the BOLLYFIT and BOLLYHIT classes will be sure to leave you sweaty and smiling.
12 Joseland Street, Greenway and 51 Murranji Street, Hawker | @ripple_dance
Basketball at BOUNCE
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You’ve probably heard of BOUNCE – Belconnen’s massive indoor trampoline playground – but did you know that BOUNCE Basketball is a thing? With full-height basketball rings above runway trampolines surrounded by padded walls and floor mats, you can challenge some friends to the ultimate game that will feel like borrowing the legs of the world’s best basketballer. And if that’s not enough, you can also book yourself in to play some dodgeball – perfect for a fun group activity that will get heart rates up.
MM3 Westfield Belconnen, 18 Benjamin Way, Belconnen | bounceinc.com.au
Pilates at Strong Pilates
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For those looking for something a little different to their usual reformer classes, Strong Pilates offers a unique experience that fuses Pilates, cardio and strength into one killer workout. Low impact and high intensity, you’ll use the custom built Rowformer (think a rowing machine and Pilates reformer in one) and RIDE Machines for a class that focuses on strength training through Pilates-inspired movements, giving you a full body burn. It’s perfect for both gym bunnies and Pilates princesses!
strongpilates.com.au | 6/24 Mort Street, Braddon
Bouldering at BlocHaus
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Have no idea what bouldering is? Welcome to your new obsession – think rock climbing, but with shorter walls and padded mats, so there’s no need for ropes, partners, or other gear. With two locations in Canberra (Mitchell and Fyshwick), this is a fun and challenging way to build both your physical and mental strength. Designed for all fitness levels, across the two facilities, you’ll also find a dedicated parkour area, fitness training areas, specialised climbing training, slacklines, yoga rooms, table tennis, in-house coffee and more!
Unit 2, Building 2, Dairy Road, Fyshwick and ½ Essington Street, Mitchell | cbr.blochaus.com.au
Bikram Yoga at Bikram Yoga Canberra
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This is one way to escape the winter chill. Consider this your sign to try the OG hot yoga – Bikram Yoga. A unique sequence of 26 postures and two breathing exercises practiced in a heated room of 38 degrees with 40 per cent humidity for 90 minutes, the concept is to work every muscle, tendon, ligament, joint, internal organ and gland in a specific order, while moving fresh oxygenated blood to the body. Building strength, flexibility and balance, you’ll be surprised at how much you sweat and how good you feel afterwards!
Ground Floor/490 Northbourne Avenue, Dickson | bikramcanberra.com.au
