Published Jan 3, 2018

The 4 buzziest workouts you need to try across the country in 2018

Upgrade your fitness routine at the studios in these major American cities. Plus, upgrade your workout look with the Up For Anything tights by Athleta.

The 4 buzziest workouts you need to try across the country in 2018

Upgrade your fitness routine at the studios in these major American cities. Plus, upgrade your workout look with the Up For Anything tights by Athleta.

Published Jan 3, 2018

In Partnership With

Athleta

Written by

Well+Good Editors

Published Jan 3, 2018

In Partnership With

Athleta

Written by

Well+Good Editors

The daily spinach-banana smoothie. The weekly yoga class. The same black leggings. If you’re shaking your head in recognition, it’s official: You need to switch up your routine.

When it comes to fitness, any trainer will tell you that varying your workouts is essential—which is solid advice not just for targeting every part of your body, but also for keeping your everyday jam as fresh as your Netflix queue.

Here’s where to get an endorphin charge, from dance to boxing to high-vibe pursuits.

In that spirit, we’re dropping the ultimate countdown of the top spots in four cities across the U.S. to get an endorphin charge, from dance to boxing to high-vibe pursuits.

The uniform? Athleta’s new Up For Anything Tights—which, as the name states, are made to rock wherever you go in 2018. Made from high-performance SculptekTM Light fabric (blending a lightweight feel with light compression for next-level shape and support), they’re the versatile must-haves that will bend, twist, and stretch through every adventure—from your workout to your coffee date to, well, anywhere.

Scroll down for four buzzy spots you need to check out in Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco this year—all in your super fly leggings.

Chicago

The aerial studio: Air Aerial Fitness
If you ever watched Pink perform live, and thought “I need to try that,” this Chicago studio (which has expanded all the way to California and Alaska) is it. Think: Core-targeting Pilates, yoga, and ballet moves all performed in gravity-defying aerial hammocks.

The cycling studio: Studio Three Technically, this fitness mecca is more than just a cycling studio. The first floor features HIIT classes, and the light-filled top floor is for yoga. But it’s the second story that’s dedicated to all things spin—complete with stadium seating and Peloton bikes—that draws the crowds.

The HIIT studio: Shred 415
This local fitness powerhouse has become such a hit that there’s now an outpost in practically every neighborhood. The sweat sessions here alternate between running on a treadmill to strength training with weights in four 15-minute periods. (Get ready to sweat.)

The climbing studio: First Ascent
Climbing gyms are popping up all over the country, and First Ascent is staying on top of the trend with three locations in Chicago. Scaling the massive, colorful walls actually test both your strength and your mind, since you map out your path as you go.

Los Angeles

The yoga studio: Roam
This new Silver Lake studio is the brainchild of two in-demand LA instructors (who train the likes of Adam Levine and Salma Hayek). Hint: It’s super buzzy. But inside, you’ll score vinyasa flow classes for all levels and restorative energy healing sessions, which means there’s something for everyone.

The dance-inspired studio: LEKFitIf you follow Busy Philipps on Insta, then you’ve seen her document her numerous sweaty sessions at this high-energy spot. The dance-inspired method features intervals of low-impact moves, cardio, and muscle-sculpting techniques on mats and trampolines. Bouncing for the win.

The boxing studio: BoxUnion
Boxing gets a California cool makeover at this Santa Monica studio, which offers a bright, beachy vibe unlike the hardcore decor at most boxing studios. In each sesh, expect a mix of cardio conditioning, air punching, and heavy bag work.

The meditation studio: The Den
Taking care of your mind is just as important as any sweaty workout. To remind yourself, hit up this uber popular spot for sound baths, private meditation sessions, and mindful meditation 101.

New York City

The yoga studio: Sky Ting Yoga
NYC’s chic downtown crowd flocks to this light and airy studio (which boasts locations in Tribeca and Chinatown) for elevated classes with a side of cheek (thanks to the giant stuffed giraffe and flamingo). Inside, you’ll get a blend of various traditional yoga methods—but trust: This is where the cool girls go.

The cycling studio: Swerve
Mindful, feel-good spin classes are great inspiration, but sometimes you just want to get competitive. That’s the vibe in the energetic classes at Swerve’s Flatiron and Midtown locations, where you divide into three teams that compete in zippy races set to a soundtrack that would make Diplo jealous.

The boxing studio: Rumble
Boxing isn’t losing any steam, and this hotspot (with two NYC outposts, and another set to open on the Upper East Side in early 2018) is proof. The classes (hello, nightclub lighting!) keeps things interesting by having you switch between rounds of punching on a bag and strength-training circuits with weights.

The rowing studio: Current
The candle-lit classes at this stylish Tribeca rowing studio also incorporate cardio and core-strengthening moves, so you’re getting a full-body workout every time you settle in for a sesh. Plus, the inspirational instructors somehow know just the right things to say to keep you super motivated.

San Francisco

The Pilates studio: BurnBurn has become the local authority on Pilates 2.0, with intimate classes that move between Pilates springs and resistance bands as well as fast-paced cardio with free weights. The workout hybrid has developed a cult following, which explains why you’ll find five locations around the city.

The yoga studio: Moxie Power yoga is the name of the game at this SF mini-empire. The flow skips the spiritual aspects of yoga and instead focuses strictly on fitness by introducing modifications to traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa poses and adding in some Pilates and resistance stretching.

The strength-training studio: LiftedThe intimate (we’re talking seven students, max) 90-minute sessions at this studio focus on a combo of resistance training and meditation. Each session begins with breathing exercises, before easing into hefty weight-lifting and ending with a 20-minute guided meditation. (Talk about a mind-body connection.)

The hip-hop dance studio: Uforia StudiosIt’s all about the rhythm at these Palo Alto and Nob Hill outposts, where heart-pounding soundtracks are the norm. Music-driven cycling and cardio are on the menu, but it’s the pop and hip-hop “learn the video choreography” dance sessions that have the biggest following. Just tag Beyoncé.

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Published Feb 10, 2025

Lovense’s Valentine’s Day Sale Came Early, and So Can You With 50% Off These Mind Blowing Sex Toys

Published Feb 10, 2025

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Published Feb 10, 2025

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Published Jan 31, 2025

Looking for Brain and Cardio Support? This Surprising Nutrient in Cocoa Can Help, According to an RD

An RD dishes on the benefits of cocoa flavanols for your heart and brain—and shares one simple way to incorporate them into your routine.

Looking for Brain and Cardio Support? This Surprising Nutrient in Cocoa Can Help, According to an RD

An RD dishes on the benefits of cocoa flavanols for your heart and brain—and shares one simple way to incorporate them into your routine.

Published Jan 31, 2025

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CocoaVia

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Published Jan 31, 2025

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You could call your brain and heart the co-captains, board of directors, command center (you get it) of your body. And yet it’s easy to move through a day, a week, or a year without checking in on either of them.

But let’s get real—if the command center of your body isn’t functioning optimally, nothing in your body will be functioning optimally, so proactively supporting your brain and heart is seriously important. Luckily, there’s an easy way to support both using an ingredient you’re probably familiar with: cocoa. Specifically, cocoa flavanols, which are polyphenols found in the cacao plant that are known to promote healthy blood flow.

Quick science lesson: Flavanols are a subset of flavonoids, a group of compounds found in plants (including fruits and vegetables) that help increase your body’s nitric oxide production, which in turn allows your blood vessels to widen. Widened, or dilated, blood vessels function more effectively and help your body’s systems—your heart, your brain, and everything in between—function better, too.

That’s why registered dietitian Amy Shapiro, MS, RD, says incorporating cocoa flavanols into your routine is a simple way to boost your body’s overall functioning. But before you take free rein to eat as much chocolate as you want for the sake of your health, know that it would take a lot of brownies to fully reap the brain and cardio benefits of cocoa flavanols—and Shapiro cautions the unhealthy levels of sugars and fats associated with this kind of consumption (and direct heat from baking removes health benefits of flavanols). Instead, “a flavanol supplement would provide a concentrated, sugar-free [serving] of these compounds, making it a more effective way to support brain and heart health,*” she says.

CocoaVia^™ capsules and powders are made with Cocoapro^™, a cocoa flavanol extract that’s 24 times more concentrated than cocoa powder. These high-quality supplements are formulated specifically to help sustain long-term brain and heart health with virtually no effort, since you can take them in capsule form or stir them into your favorite beverage.†*

Plus, you can get 20 percent off all CocoaVia Cardio and Memory products (excluding the Cardio Stick Packs) with code WG2025. What better way to start giving your co-captains some love?

The brain benefits of cocoa flavanols

Incorporating a cocoa flavanol supplement into your daily lineup can help support your cognitive health by improving blood flow and neuron functioning†, Shapiro says. “Enhanced blood flow to the brain [may] support memory, focus, and overall cognitive function. By [supporting] neurons, flavanols also help preserve and maintain brain health as we age, improving overall quality of life.”

CocoaVia Memory+ is formulated with 750 milligrams of cocoa flavanols—which studies suggest is the clinically proven serving for improving three types of memory (including word recall, spatial memory, and long-term memory) in as few as eight to 12 weeks. CocoaVia Memory & Focus combines the flavanols with lutein, a carotenoid nutrient that Shapiro says is best known for its impact on eye health, but also has major cognitive benefits.†

Bonus: Memory & Focus is formulated with 50 milligrams of naturally occurring caffeine (or about one half the amount in a cup of coffee) to give you a little energy boost alongside all that brain support.

The cardio benefits of cocoa flavanols

As for your heart? “Cocoa flavanols support cardiovascular health by improving blood vessel elasticity…and enhancing blood flow—effects that are crucial for [retaining] healthy blood pressure…and promoting overall circulation, which benefits the entire body,” Shapiro says.

And the science supports her insights. From 2015 to 2020, Brigham and Women’s Hospital conducted The Cocoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study, or COSMOS. More than 20 thousand participants opted into the five-year study, which investigated the long-term impact of flavanols on health—and showed that participants who received 500 milligrams of cocoa flavanols daily, in accordance with the study protocol, had a 39-percent reduction in deaths from cardiovascular disease compared to those in the placebo group.

CocoaVia’s heart health support comes in the form of capsules and powder, taken daily. If powder’s your preference, stir a scoop (or a stick pack) into hot water or coffee for an easy upgrade to your morning mug, or get fancy with a batch of chocolatey overnight oats for breakfast, protein energy balls for the mid-afternoon slump, or black bean dip for your next taco night.

There’s never a bad time to offer your body’s board of directors a little extra support—so snag these heart and brain supplements* while they’re 20 percent off, and celebrate your new routine with a steamy cup of cocoa.

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*Always talk to your doctor about adding supplements to your routine.

† This statement has not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Hey wellness seeker! Friendly reminder that—like all of wellness—the supplements you take are personal. Well+Good always recommends checking in with your health-care provider before adding a new supplement to your routine.