Offbeat Workouts

Updated: July 22, 2005

Tired of the same old exercise routine? Check out these alternative workouts at Boston gyms and fitness centers.

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Exercise in Boston

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Beverly Athletic Club
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    7 Reservoir Rd, Beverly, MA 01915 (map)

    Boxing classes aim for authenticity by including rope skipping, combination drills, bag work, push-ups and abdominal work.

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Revolution Fitness
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    209 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

    The popular, high-intensity cardio-kickboxing class incorporates different karate-do self-defense techniques.

  3. 3 Krav Maga
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    169 Norfolk Ave, Boston, MA 02119 (map)

    Self-defense training and fitness workouts using the official hand-to-hand combat system of the Israeli Defense Forces, Krav Maga.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Healthworks Fitness Ctr Boston
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    441 Stuart St Ste 4, Boston, MA 02116 (map)

    Fit females enjoy unusual classes like "cardio caliente" (aerobic/dance class set to Latin tunes) and "urban rebounding" (light trampoline work).

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Cambridge Racquet & Fitness
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    215 First St, Cambridge, MA 02142 (map)

    The club hosts a festive dodgeball league; participants get a good workout with every match.

  6. 6 Bodyscapes Fitness
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    154 Turnpike Rd, Southborough, MA 01772 (map)

    The "step and kick" class combines an intense step routine with jarring kickboxing moves to yield a thorough workout.

More Spots to Work Out

  1. 7 3.5 Star Rating: Average Gold's Gym
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    71 Lansdowne St, Boston, MA 02215 (map)

  2. 8 4 Star Rating: Recommended MG Fitness Center
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    465 Salem St, Medford, MA 02155 (map)

    Limited Time Offer $10 per Month. 10 reasons to join for $10 per month.