6 Workouts to Get You That Killer Summer Body
Summer’s just around the corner, hooray! It’s finally time for more outdoor events, pool parties, and less clothing. We’re sure you already look great, but just in case you want to take your fitness up a notch, here are our picks of great classes that will help you get fit fast.
Reebok CrossFit Me Wellness Bootcamp
Address: 667 Changhua Road
Prices: RMB 200 / drop in, RMB 1,700 / 10 classes, RMB 3,100 / 20 classes
The class: Each bootcamp is different with a workout of the day, so you’ll never do the same workout twice. They use basically everything in a functional training sort of workout, so you’ll be running, jumping on boxes, doing pull-ups, push-ups, kettlebell everything – you get the picture. The instructors are very particular about form, which is reassuring. Every time I do this class I’m sore for days and can’t wait to go back.
F45
Address: B103, 98 Yanping Lu, near Wuding Lu
WeChatID: Functional45
Prices: RMB 200 / single, RMB 1,680 / monthly, RMB 4,500 / 3 months, RMB 8,000 / 6 months, RMB 14,000 / year, RMB 1,800 / 10 classes
The class(es): F45 offers short to-the-point classes that are 45 minutes. Some classes are cardio based, some are strength-based, and some are a mix; any of them will kick your butt into shape quick. They also have an 8-week challenge that combines nutrition guidance with the workouts.
Golden Gloves Circuit Training
Address: 4/F, Huaqi Building, 969 Wuding Lu, near Jiaozhou Lu
Prices: RMB 1,600 / 10 classes, RMB 2,800 / 20 classes, RMB 3,988 / 3 months
The class: This circuit training is a non-stop mission to challenge how far you can go. You’ll do a half hour cardio/ab warm up, which really feels more like the real workout, and then move onto the actual circuit. This class and really any of their other boxing classes will help you sculpt your muscles in no time.
Feel Good Fitness SHRED Full Body
Address: 288 Dagu Road, Building 5, Room 4C
Prices: RMB 160 / Drop-in, RMB 2500 / 20 classes
The Class: This class is exactly what it sounds like – you’ll ride and lift hard, incorporating explosive speed and strength in less than an hour. The perfect combination of endurance and strength for you to shed those extra pounds.
AFit Summer Fitness Countdown 2018
Address: 1158 Changning Road, 6F, Room 602
Tel: 15026546903
Prices: Call for details
The Class: AFit specializes in multi-week bootcamp packages, complete with nutrition and workout plans. I did the 5-week one in December, and it was awesome. You’ll workout three times a week, each time an hour, and the workouts get harder as the program goes along. They use kettlebells, circuits, TRX, and all kinds of workout torture devices (kidding). You’ll definitely be feeling the benefits and won’t regret the small sum of cash in exchange for muscle definition. This challenge starts on May 21st, so sign up soon.
OrangeTheory Fitness
Address: 3/F, 245 Maoming Bei Lu, near Weihai Lu
Tel: 60314777
Prices: Call for details
The Class: OrangeTheory workouts will have you doing half the class on cardio machines (think treadmills, bike, elliptical), and the other half rowing and strength training. They recommend all participants wear heart rate monitors so you can hook up to their system and see how hard you’re working. Depending on your weight, height, and age, you’ll see the ‘orange’ zone that you should stay in to get the best results, and they’ll email all the stats to you after the class. Pretty cool quick classes combined with tech.
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