Craziest Workout Classes to Try in Shanghai
We’ve been trying some new classes lately, and stumbled on some that made us double take after reading the name. If you’re looking for a break from your routine and want to try something different, here are some classes guaranteed to give you a crazy experience.
What: Twerk class
Where: SuperModelFit
Perhaps you’ve always wanted to learn how to shake the junk in your trunk? SuperModelFit is offering a class to learn the proper way to twerk without looking like a spazz or risk hurting yourself. Their Twerk class gives you all the techniques you need to bounce, shake, rattle and jiggle like a pro! Plus, it’s a great way to build a strong core and increase your hip flexibility. Your partner will thank you.
Address: Jiashan road location: Studio 501, Jiashan Buliding, 251 Jiashan Road, near Yong Jia Road
West Jianguo location: W3, Jian Ye Li, 492 West Jianguo Road (near Yueyang Road)
Phone: 15000553198
Drop in Rate: 2 trial classes RMB 300
Photo: Feel Good Fitness
What: HIIT Hop
Where: Feel Good Fitness
At Feel Good Fitness they’ve gotten creative with a HIIT class incorporating hit hop moves into the workout. So not only are you sweating and getting a workout in, but it’s a blast and motivating as well.
Address: Room 4c, Bldg 5, 288 Dagu Road (near North Chengdu Road)
Phone: 63233865
Drop in rate: RMB160
What: Pole dancing
Where: Royal Dance Studio
If you like wearing heels and want to glide around in the air like your sexiest self, consider pole dancing. Royal Dance Studio offers various levels of pole dancing and teaches simple and essential movements, such as the body roll, simple pole tricks, and floor work.
Address: Rm. 11-52, 2F, No. 1727 North Sichuan Road, Jiajie International Plaza
Phone: 13817291453
Drop in rate: RMB100
What: Strip Plastic
Where: Step Up Dance
The name of this class had us truly baffled, but it turns out that in Strip Plastic, you will practice the latest dance moves in this elegant, classic dance style. Whether you want to try something different or stay in shape, it’s said to be fun and includes stretching techniques for your body, arms, and legs.
Address: Rm. 207, No. 596 Middle Yan An Road, near Shimen 1st Road
Phone: 18621951536
Drop in rate: RMB128
Photo: LINK Parkour
What: Parkour Foundations
Where: LINK Parkour movement training facility
Now’s your chance to be a real-life ninja! LINK Parkour offers Parkour Foundations to learn the basic moves of Parkour and staying nimble to escape from the bad guys.
Address: Southeast Corner, DongAn Road/LongTeng Avenue Intersection, Xuhui Binjiang Riverside Park
Pudong address: Bldg 1, No. 59, 2622 Jinqiao Road
Phone: 18602112931
Drop in rates: Outdoor classes RMB100 drop in, indoor classes RMB 200 drop in
What: K-Pop dancing
Where: GH5 Dance Studio
If you’re obsessed with K-Pop or want to learn contemporary Korean style dancing, here ya go.
Address: Room 408, 300 Xuanhua Lu
Phone: 52379355
Drop in rate: RMB 200
What: Hula Dance
Where: Yarose Dance and Art
For all you kids at heart, here’s a legitimate adult reason to dust off your beloved hula hoop. Not only does this class sound fun, but the class is supposed to train core strength and fill you with energy.
Address: No. 109 East Fu Gui Road (near Golden Street)
Pudong location: Room 251-252, 2F, No. 398 Pu Cheng Road, Shanghai Bay
Phone: 50108360
Drop in rate: RMB 180
What: Aerial Barre
Where: BarreInFusion
We imagine this class is exactly what it sounds like: a combination of aerial yoga and a barre workout. You’ll be working on strength and flexibility while hanging from silk ropes and toning different muscle groups through barre movements.
Address: Room 2802, No.128, Pu An Road
Phone: 18621985437
Drop in rate: RMB 250
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