Let’s face facts: Sometimes, the regular old trip to the gym gets a little boring. You might find yourself craving a way to stay active that feels fresh, exciting, or dare we say... a little weird.
If you’re with us, read on for a roundup of some unconventional fitness offerings around the Circle City.
Cirque Indy, 617 N. Fulton St.
Ever dreamed of joining the circus? Get all eyes on you in the center of the ring with Indy’s only circus school. From dance trapeze to aerial hoops to contortion, you’re bound to find a class that is just as exciting + artistic as it is challenging.
Regular yoga not holding your interest anymore? Try it on a floating mat in the pool.
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Indianapolis Healthplex, 3660 Guion Rd.
Pisces, Cancers, and Scorpios, this one’s for you. Get a simultaneously low impact + high resistance workout by harnessing the power of water in this gym’s 80-degree pool. Classes include Aqua Ai-Chi, which focuses on marrying breathwork and flowing movements, and Boga Yoga, in which you’ll experience a challenging flow all while balancing on a floating yoga mat.
Bounce Back with Vanessa, 9477 E. Washington St.
Remember moon shoes? Kangoo Jumps are sort of like their modern offspring, giving wearers a low impact way to jump around to their hearts’ content. Vanessa’s team uses the boots for high-energy dance classes that include a whole lot of bouncing.
JCC Indy, 6701 Hoover Rd.
According to NASA’s Journal of Applied Physiology, trampoline exercise is 68% more effective than running — and you’ll feel that difference at the JCC’s classes. The mini trampolines have bars so you don’t go flying off the handle, and participants are encouraged to cheer each other on during class.
Fling Bungee Fitness, 9675 E. 148th St., Noblesville
Strap into a harness for high-energy bungee classes that will make you feel like a superhero — without the wear and tear on your joints. This studio also offers aerial yoga classes, pole fitness classes, and barre classes that take place on mini personal trampolines.
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