May 28, 2024

5 Hidden Fitness Gems: Workout Classes and Activities Beyond the Usual

Say goodbye to the monotonous treadmill runs and hello to an exciting world of hidden fitness gems (“gyms” if you love a good pun!) that are waiting to be discovered. 

With the sun shining brighter and the days getting longer, spring is the perfect season to step outside your comfort zone and infuse your workouts with fresh, invigorating energy. From outdoor 5k runs under the blue skies to restorative Pilates sessions and hardcore circuit training, there’s an adventure for every fitness enthusiast here at Celebration Pointe. 

If you’re looking for fitness classes in Gainesville, here are 5 must-try options:

  1. Evolve Pilates: The Core of Strength, Flexibility, and Balance

Not your average Pilates studio, Evolve Pilates offers a fusion-style workout that combines classic Pilates movements with other techniques from around the globe. With their ultimate goal being to help you feel the joy of movement, Evolve Pilates is poised to transform not just your figure but your entire approach to fitness. The intimate studio and expert instructors guarantee a personalized experience, setting the perfect stage to achieve your wellness goals. This excerpt from their website put it best:

“Our truly unique Pilates-based workouts are made possible by our passionate instructors, each of whom has logged countless hours of continuing education and training in diverse disciplines, including GYROTONIC® barre, Garuda, Gokhale Method, yoga, and dance. Evolve instructors draw from their individual backgrounds, extensive training, and years of teaching experience in order to offer students today’s most innovative techniques in fitness.” — About Evolve Pilates  

  1. F45 Fitness: Functional Fitness Designed for the Community

F45 Fitness is redefining the standards of what a gym should be. It’s a place where high-energy meets high-tech; where you’re not just a member, but a part of a fitness-forward family. Best of all, the team training at F45 embodies a unique community-driven workout ethos, ensuring that motivation, accountability, and results for every member (regardless of fitness level) remain centric in their approach.

Blending innovative technology with functional exercise, you’ll enjoy a truly immersive fitness experience at F45. You can also look forward to personalized support from expert coaches and customized nutrition guidance through their online portal. Click here to learn about F45’s exclusive 7-days-for-$7 trial and learn why F45 classes are among the favorite fitness classes in Gainesville.

  1. Community 5k Runs at Celebration Pointe: Not Your Run-of-the-Mill Fitness Tests

Did you know that we host exhilarating 5k runs that weave through the heart of Celebration Pointe? A celebration of the local fitness community, these fun 5k runs invite participants to challenge themselves and achieve personal milestones while contributing to causes that matter.

Many runners find that doing a 5k is so much more than just a run; it’s a testament to endurance, resilience, and the bond that fitness fosters among neighbors and friends. Be sure to stay updated about 5k races through our Events Calendar, and in the meantime, start training for Fit2Run’s *free* May Flowers Mental Health Awareness 5k on May 19, 2024! 

  1. Open Play at Alachua County Sports Center: Where Fitness is a Team Sport

Sometimes, fitness should be all about fun, and what’s more enjoyable than a game that keeps you on your toes? At the Alachua County Sports Center, Open Play offers everyone, from the seasoned athlete to the weekend warrior, the chance to engage in a host of activities, from basketball to volleyball. Whether you’re sweating it out with friends or making new ones on the court, the center pumps a contagious energy that makes exercising feel more like an adventure than a chore. Just be sure to contact 833.258.7356 for an accurate Open Play schedule before you go, as events and tournaments do cause schedule changes.

  1. Adult Pickleball: Smash Expectations of Traditional Workouts

A sport that’s anything but sour, adult pickleball represents an up-and-coming fitness style that’s turning heads across the nation. In fact, according to the 2023 Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s (SFIA) Topline Participation Report, adult pickleball participation has grown “by an astonishing 158.6 percent over three years”. This low-impact, high-energy activity is incredibly inclusive, offering a seamless blend of physicality and strategy suitable for all skill levels. Not to mention, it’s easy to learn, super social, and a fantastic way to stay active. 

Hosted by RADDSports at the Alachua County Sports Center, learn more about adult pickleball opportunities here

Celebrate a Healthy Lifestyle & Get Active with Us

With the vibrant and varied fitness scene at Celebration Pointe, we are proud to offer fitness classes in Gainesville that anyone of any fitness level can join to celebrate wellness. Don’t wait to jumpstart your wellness journey; join us in building a community where everyone belongs and thrives together. Whether you’re taking your first step into fitness or you’re looking to challenge yourself further, we’ve got you covered. There’s More to the Pointe — come discover why at one of our hidden fitness “gyms”! 

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