5 original workouts this winter

5 original workouts this winter

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Tue 29 Nov 2016 12:15 PM

“Christmas is coming and the goose is getting fat,” but it doesn’t mean that we humans have to follow suit. While it might be tempting to curl up on the sofa and become addicted to that new series on Netflix, your body will thank you for some exercise. Here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to be boring as Florence boasts an array of fun winter fitness options to choose from.

 

 

Sambafit

 

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Shimmy your way through the winter with Sambafit, a new fitness class that blends Brazilian samba with a high-octane cardio workout. Upbeat, entertaining and calorie consuming, Sambafit is great for first timers and all those looking for something new on the fitness front. Led by instructor Martina Niccolai at Klab, the music will warm up you as a South American fiesta hits the city this winter. Non-members are also welcome, but you have to book your spot in advance. 15 euro non-members, 8 euro members.

 

Klab Conti, via dei Conti, 9, Florence

Klab Marignolle, Via del Ferrone, 5, Florence

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Aerial Dance

 

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When life brings you down, tie all security blankets to the ceiling and leave to unravel with aerial fitness. A subgenre of modern dance, this unusual “suspended” exercise gives you the chance to explore space in 3D, while learning to balance, strengthen and innovate your movement vocab—who knows, your new-found choreographic skills might encourage you to run off and join Cinque du Soleil! Available at Garage Performance Studio (first lesson free) and Palestra San Niccolò.

 

Garage Performance studio

Via Vincenzo Monte 1R (near Porta Romana)

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Palestra San Niccolò

Via S. Miniato, 6

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The Grid

 

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The Grid is the latest functional workout exclusive to gym giant Virgin Active. In a nutshell, it’s a return to the origins of movement in which gym instructors teach you how to push, pull, bend, squat, twist and lunge. Perfect for all fitness levels, The Grid is offered in four separate courses: active, lean, fit and strong. Only available to members of Virgin Active, but you can sign up for a free trial if you’ve never tried a VA before.

 

Virgin Active Firenze Rovezzano

Via Gen. C.A. dalla Chiesa, 11, Zona Rovezzano, Firenze

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Ice Stock

 

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Take to the ice this winter for a game of ice stock, a cross between curling and bowling. At Firenze Winter Park, teams of two, four or eight take turns in aiming for a target known as the Daube. Those who come closest, win. The ice stock courts are open from 8pm to midnight from Monday to Sunday, but you need to book. Cost: 35 euro per court per hour. Those looking for a more classical approach to winter sports can opt for ice skating (skate hire 2 euro, entrance 6 euro Monday to Friday, 8 euro at weekends) or skiing instead. Firenze Winter Park is open until February 26, 2017.

 

Firenze Winter Park

Ex Area Kontiki, lungarno Aldo Moro

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Krav Maga

 

Krav-Maga

 

Krav Maga, a self-defence system developed for the Israeli Defense Forces, is a hybrid of aikido, judo, boxing and wrestling techniques. Fight your way through the big Florence freeze this winter at B)Side Firenze Nord on Tuesday and Thursday nights under the guidance of instructor Massimo Panerai. Book your free trial at www.bsidesporting.it/codice/testday.

 

B)Side Firenze Nord

Via Piemonte 36 (near via Pistoiese)

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