Is it just us or does it seem as though you head to work in near-complete darkness only to get home just as the sun is setting? Constant drizzle certainly doesn’t help our mental situation, nor does the fact that the clocks haven’t even fallen back yet. So what do you do to keep yourself from slipping into a total slump at work? We suggest you tackle the midday lull by checking out an afternoon class that will help keep your fitness in check and have you feeling positively pumped.
We’ve sourced a few choice places for just the fitness fix that you need. Best part? They won’t take up more than an hour of your day – so no excuses.
Cadence Cycling Studio
Ride your way through the midday energy drop and hop over to Cadence Cycling Studio where you’ll pedal your way through an intense workout in under an hour. They’ve got plenty of adrenalin-pumping tunes to keep you motivated, and you’ll leave class feeling rejuvenated for the remainder of the day.
West Coast Hot Yoga
Grab a moment of zen and head to either West Coast Hot Yoga in Yaletown, or choose from one of the many YYoga studios conveniently located around town with a variety of sessions available.
YYoga
Speaking of YYoga, you have to get over to their recently revamped South Granville location for a sweat-inducing lunchtime grind featuring more than 60 new classes off the matt. Try out the new YFit yoga-infused fitness classes, or check out the TRX suspension training for a quick fix.
Club 16 Trevor Linden Fitness
Be a gym rat, grab a class pass to Club 16 Trevor Linden Fitness. They’ve got 22,000 square feet of space to work up a sweat, and more than 100 different types of cardio equipment — not to mention waterfront views of the North Shore and mountains. With a schedule that is designed for the busy professional, you’ll be able to pop in and out of a class within an hour.
YWCA
Just because the city’s outdoor pools are closed doesn’t mean you have to lose your swimmer’s physique. Grab a drop-in card for the YWCA and squeeze in some laps to keep you lean.
Where do you get your midday fitness pick-me-up in Vancouver? Let us know in the comments below or tweet us @ViewTheVibe.