Find Your Perfect Workout!

There are so many different workouts available these days that it can be hard to know which one is right for you. Below is a quick run-down of four popular workouts to help you decide what fitness path you should take.

Yoga

What it is: An ancient discipline that creates harmony between the mind, body, and spirit through the combination of exercises, breathing, and meditation. There are over 100 schools of yoga, with Bikram among the most popular.

What it does: Physical benefits of yoga include increased strength and flexibility, improved posture, and better balance. It also has a slew of mental benefits, including lower stress, better sleep, and increased concentration.

Celebs who love yoga: Gwyenth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston, Angelina Jolie, Ricky Martin, Sarah Jessica Parker

Get started for less than $50: 1 month unlimited hot yoga classes in Redondo Beach ($30)
1 month unlimited yoga in Rancho Palos Verdes ($30)
10 yoga classes in Los Angeles ($40)

Spinning

What it is: An intense aerobic exercise on stationary bikes that incorporates hill climbs, sprints and interval training.

What it does: Burns fat like no other, with about 400-500 calories burned in a typical 40-min spin class. Also strengthens muscles in the lower body, tones thighs and buttocks and increases cardiovascular endurance.

Celebs who love spinning: Julia Roberts, Hilary Swank, Will Ferrell, Helen Hunt

Get started for less than $60: 2 weeks unlimited spinning classes in Redondo Beach ($32)
2 indoor cycling classes in Manhattan Beach ($16)
One month unlimited spin in Redondo Beach ($60)

CrossFit

What it is: A strength and conditioning program that combines weightligting, sprinting, powerlifting, kettlebell training, plyometrics, gymnastics, rowing, and medicine ball training – all in short (10-20 mins) but intense and varied workouts.

What it does: Increases cardio/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, agility, coordination and accuracy.

Celebs who love CrossFit: Jessica Biel, Cameron Diaz, Matt Damon, Jennifer Garner, Sylvester Stallone

Get started for less than $50: 8 CrossFit classes in Manhattan Beach ($49)
1 week unlimited CrossFit + one private training session in Harbor City ($49)

Pilates

What it is: A body conditioning routine based on concentration, control, centering, flow/efficiency of movement, precision, and breathing.

What it does: Builds flexibility, strength, and coordination. Results in longer, leaner muscles without bulk, flatter abs, smaller waist and improved posture and balance.

Celebs who love Pilates: Reese Witherspoon, Megan Fox, Mandy Moore, Sandra Bullock

Get started for less than $75: 5 Pilates mat classes in El Segundo ($45)
2 private reformer Pilates classes in Santa Monica ($75)
2 group Pilates classes + 1 private class in Manhattan Beach ($60)