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Charleston Fitness Studios Offering Online Workout Classes

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With a “stay home” order in place by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, several fitness studios in town have modified their business in order to keep customers happy.

Holy Cow Yoga, for example, has implemented virtual classes over Zoom where  teachers and students can interact. These classes are kept at regular times, in an attempt to recreate the feeling of seeing friends in public.

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The Works, billed as “Charleston’s Sweat Studio” has also adopted Zoom-streamed classes, offering limited selections of their yoga and exercise sessions. Another local studio, Mission Yoga, is posting free yoga videos on Facebook and simply encouraging donations via Venmo.

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For information on more studios that have extended their fitness digitally, as well as class schedules, click here to be taken to Charleston City Paper.

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The Hottest Indoor Workout Classes In Charleston

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Looking to “sweat your stuff” but don’t know where to go to do it? We’ve got you covered! Here are the hottest (no pun intended) indoor workout classes in Charleston!

HYLO

HYLO is one of Charleston’s up and coming fitness boutiques! HYLO offers a variety of different classes, all of which are categorized as being either a “HY” or “LO” class. “HY” classes incorporate HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, which are designed to improve your overall endurance and strength. “LO” classes are held in a room heated up to 90°F and incorporate everything from yoga to barre. With both classes taking place all throughout the day, there’s no excuse to not get up and go sweat!

CorePower Yoga

Looking to relax and unwind while still getting a workout in? There’s no shortage of yoga studios in Charleston that offer just that. What sets CorePower Yoga apart is their diversity in classes. While most classes take place in a heated room, your options vary from standard flow in the form of CorePower Yoga leveled from beginner to expert to Hot Yoga to Hot Power Fusion. They even offer a Yoga Sculpt class, combining strength training, cardio, AND yoga. Be sure to check out their NEW studio in Mt. Pleasant!

METHODRide

Spin your way to euphoria with MethodRide, a 45-minute total body cycling workout located in Mt. Pleasant. The so-called “Method” incorporates a combination of physical and spiritual well-being. Each class is guided by a coach, who times each movement to the beat of the music playing through the sound system, a nice juxtaposition to the soothing candlelit room you’re experiencing. BONUS: The studio offers an in-house childcare service to children aged six weeks old and up!

OrangeTheory Fitness

For those of you who like a little competition, OrangeTheory is your fitness haven! The goal of OrangeTheory is to get your heart rate in a state, the “Orange Zone,” where your body will burn the most calories – both during and after your workout. They provide heart rate monitors that allow you to track your heart rate during the workout, which is sure to increase a competitive spirit, whether you’re competing with yourself or with others. OrangeTheory combines endurance machines like treadmills and rowers with strength training circuits to reach your ideal heart rate to burn those stubborn calories!

Burn Boot Camp

If time is not on your side, Burn Boot Camp is the place for you! In the course of a mere 45 minutes, your body will be put to the test, burning an average of 700 calories per session! Each session is guided by a Certified Personal Trainer, who pushes you through high-intensity workouts designed to challenge and sculpt the body of your dreams. With locations in North Charleston, Mt. Pleasant and James Island, you’re guaranteed to find a class nearby!

Did we leave your favorite studio out? Let us know so we can be sure to check it out.

 

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Break a Sweat at These Workout Spots in SC

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Even though summer is coming to an end, it’s never too early to work on your summer body for next year. With that in mind, let’s talk about the best places to get your sweat on in the Holy City. After all, exercise releases endorphins and endorphins make you happy.

Charleston Power Yoga

557 King St, Charleston, SC & 857 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, SC

In the mood to namaste in child’s pose while breaking a serious sweat? Then Charleston Power Yoga (CPY) is your destination. CPY practices hot power (Baptiste) yoga in a heated 80 – 90 degree room, depending on the class. CPY has everything you need to join in on the fun from mat to towel rentals. Don’t miss the weekly Hip Hop Happy Hour on Fridays at 5:45 at their King Street location.

HYLO

880 Allbritton Blvd, Mt. Pleasant, SC

For those unsure whether they need a hard-hitting high intensity interval training circuit (HIIT) or a slower-paced barre or yoga class, HYLO is for you. HYLO offers high intensity, cardio and weight-driven workouts targeted at specific muscle groups as well as barre and yoga classes. Be sure to sign up in advance as classes tend to fill up quickly.

Grit Box Fitness

1640 Sam Rittenburg Blvd #11, Charleston, SC

Grit Box provides a fun way for you to get all your frustrations out through its high intensity kickboxing classes. Get in shape while relieving pent-up frustration from that long work week. Bonus: Grit Box also offers classes catered to those with special needs so you can feel good about what you’re supporting.

MethodRide

2700 N Hwy 17 Suite 170, Mt. Pleasant, SC

Total body spin class – that’s the idea behind MethodRide, one of the latest additions to the workout scene in Charleston. MethodRide combines spin class with Pilates and HIIT, resulting in total body conditioning. Best of all, the entire class is in a darkened room so no need to worry about how you look climbing that last hill.

Peace Love Hip Hop

115 Pierview St, Daniel Island, SC

If you’re in the mood to learn moves like Jagger, head to Daniel Island’s Peace Love Hip Hop studio. Offering everything from children’s dance classes to advanced hip hop for adults, visitors will have no problem having fun while breaking a sweat at this fast-paced studio. And don’t worry, no prior dance experience is required.

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Take It Outside: 5 Must-Try Outdoor Workouts In Charleston

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Charleston is an extremely favorable city for fitness due to the warm climate, plentiful parks and beaches. There are plenty of gyms and fitness centers to get your sweat on, but with summer coming in HOT, literally, we’re taking it outdoors. Here are our five recommended spots for a killer outdoor workout in Charleston.

Hampton Park

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Enjoy an amazing outdoor workout at this expansive and well-manicured park situated just next to The Citadel. The best part? It’s mostly shaded, which makes it the perfect place for a mid-day workout session, no matter what the temperature is. A 1-mile long track weaves through the park with exercise equipment every .2 miles. You can stop and do some crunches, pull-ups or sit-ups on your run or walk. If you’re on your bike, there is a designated bike lane that circles the outer edge of the park as well!

Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge

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It’s no secret that the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge is a hot spot for fitness lovers in Charleston. There are always plenty of people running, walking or biking over the bridge. Just going half way up the bridge and turning around is 2.5 miles, and considering the incline, it’s a pretty amazing total body workout. If you’re on your bike, start at the downtown side, head towards Patriot’s Point and then turn around. It’s a whopping 6-10 mile ride with some amazing views of the entire city and a nice breeze as well.

West Ashley Greenway

This 10.5-mile trail (one way) is a part of the East Coast Greenway. While you’re traveling through West Ashley neighborhoods, the scenery varies from suburban to rural. Although there are a number of street crossings, you won’t find much traffic on any of them. The further west you travel on the trail, you will start to see some creeks, ponds, and wetlands. The best part about this trail is it is extremely flat. There are no hills whatsoever.

Folly Beach

If you’re looking for some water sports exercise, Folly Beach is THE place to go. There are plenty of opportunities for wakeboarding, kiteboarding, surfing, and kayaking. The Washout and The Pier are known as the best spots for surfing due to the way they are situated on the coastline. Get your “ohm” on with some beach or SUP yoga real early in the morning; it’s probably the most peaceful experience you will ever have.

Pitt Street Bridge

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Pitt Street Bridge, also known as Pickett Park, offers a great escape from the city and a great exercise. It’s just a short drive off of Coleman Boulevard through an unsuspecting suburban neighborhood. The walkway offers some amazing opportunities to take in the beauty of Charleston from afar. There is also plenty of birds to see in their natural habitat which adds a nice touch to your workout as well!

These are not in any order!