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I Tried Virtual HIIT... Here’s What I Learned (and May Do Differently Next Time)
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From themed workouts, pre-brunch sweat sessions, and yoga-fueled dance parties, there’s no shortage of healthy happening and fit events to hit up in San Diego. Even better, we’ve scoured the scene to bring you the best of the best.
Sunday Scaries? Never heard of 'em. Get ready for the week ahead with this muscle-sculpting barre class at Equinox La Costa. Stick around after to enjoy a delicious spread of light bites from local juice bar Beaming, plus a free vitamin shot courtesy of ALCHEMĒ.
Make your way to Barry's San Diego to sweat it out in the Red Room for a good cause. Not only will you get in a solid workout, but you'll be helping support the Endure 2 Cure Pediatric Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to children and families undergoing cancer treatment.
Grab your grip socks and head to A Time To Dance in North Park for a complimentary barre3 class. During the 60-minute workout, you'll sculpt and tone from head to toe during a series of low-impact movements and cardio exercises. Just remember to bring your mat, water, and hand weights, if that's your thing.
Skip the fancy dinner and celebrate Valentine's Day with this high-intensity workout. Taking place at Vuori's recently renovated space in Encinitas, you'll get your heart rate up during a 45-minute HIIT session infused with energizing beats from a live DJ. Stick around post sweat to take advantage of complimentary drinks courtesy of Kyla Kombucha and Ghost Tequila.
Savasana before you sip on Saturday. Start the morning off with a 60-minute rooftop class at AquaVie before rewarding yourself with a well-earned mimosa.
Get in on the Galentine's Day festivities with this fun rooftop flow at The Holding Company in Ocean Beach. Bend and stretch alongside your best gals, then enjoy a post-sweat cheers with your complimentary mimosa. Now, this is one annual tradition we can get behind!
Spend the morning celebrating your best girls during this Galentine's Day-themed workout. Enjoy a relaxing, 45-minute flow in the rustic, plant-filled restaurant space of Herringbone La Jolla. Then, settle in for a delicious two-course brunch and a free drink.
Jumpstart your weekend with a free workout at the San Diego Convention Center Stairs. In addition to a series of glute-burning stair climbs, expect HIIT-focused circuits, cardio moves, and a lot more during this fun bootcamp-style sweat session.
Feel the love during this Sunday afternoon sweat party at Quartyard. You'll kick things off with an hour-long, energizing yoga sesh powered by a live DJ. Then, it'll be time to take things to the dance floor for an epic outdoor party complete with live performances and special guests. When you need to take a breather, refuel with free kombucha, healthy breakfast bites, Daytrip sparkling water, or non-alcoholic beer from Brooklyn Brewery.
Join your fellow runners for this non-competitive 5k run in the San Diego sunshine. Meet at Road Runner Sports in Solana Beach before heading out for a run-fueled workout led by Orangetheory Fitness coaches. After, head back to the store for snacks and raffles. All paces welcome!
Savasana is even better on Sunset Cliffs. Every Saturday, head to this tranquil, scenic overlook for a donation-based Hatha/Vinyasa practice and guided meditation with the ocean as your backdrop. Just remember to BYOM(at).
Body by burpees, anyone? Hermosa Beach’s gnarly Burpee Mile is making its way down the coast to Silver Strand State Beach this March for those of us up to the challenge. Yes, this is exactly what you’re thinking: burpees with broad jumps for an entire mile. Whether you team up with your buddies or take this mile on solo, you’re guaranteed to be drenched in sweat by the last leg.