5 San Diego Fitness Spots You Need to Visit
Calling all health fanatics! Did you know that San Diego is currently ranked the 3rd healthiest city in the United States? From the endless hiking trails to the countless vegan eateries scattered throughout our beloved city, this comes as no surprise. Are you taking full advantage of what SD has to offer? Read on for 5 fitness hotspots you need to work into your workout.
Cowles Mountain
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This popular hiking spot is home to 3 miles of beautiful wildflowers and panoramic views of San Diego. Known for its beginner-intermediate intensity, it’s a family-friendly hike for all ages. Did we mention it’s dog-friendly too? This hike is the perfect pick-me-up when you, your best friend, and man’s best friend need a little more nature and Vitamin D in your fitness routines.
Convention Center Stairs
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Want more of an intense workout? Downtown’s San Diego Convention Center houses its 100 stair grand staircase. Any time of day, you can find runners of all levels walking, jogging, and sprinting up these steps for a great cardio session. Just be wary - stair running requires proper form and technique in order to avoid injury. If you’re nursing any injuries and want to incorporate this style of outdoor cardio to your routine, we can help optimize your workouts with strength training and recovery. Watch out Rocky!
Beach Yoga
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Free and donation-based yoga classes on the sand, overlooking the ocean? Sign us up! Whether you’re down by Belmont Park in Mission Beach or in Del Mar, you’re sure to find morning and sunset classes available for all levels. San Diego’s Fit Athletic also offers free yoga class once a month at the new Rady Shell at Jacob’s park across the convention center. Active recovery is a critical aspect to a healthy fitness routine, so stretch, decompress, and boost those serotonin levels with San Diego’s great yogi community. Namaste!
Tecolote Shores Parcourse
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Recess and jungle gyms aren’t just for kids anymore! The Tecolote Shores Parcourse located in Mission Bay features an open-air gym with pull-up bars, sit-up benches, box jumps, and more. Warm up or cool down with a walk alongside the bay’s biking and jogging path. Cross-training has never looked this good (or fun!).
The Patch
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Last but not least is The Patch at Torrey Pines High School. It resembles an obstacle course, logs and all, and is built for those working on dexterity and athletic training. Crabwalk, crawl, and hop through this course where Padres legends Trevor Hoffman and Dave Roberts used to train! It’s the perfect way to spice up your workout whenever it starts feeling monotonous.
We live in one of the most beautiful cities in America. Grab your friends, go explore a new part of town, and keep your body moving. Have any hotspots you think should be added to this list? Visit our Facebook page and let us know!
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