Change Your Sweater: Hot, Hardcore and Wacky Workouts

by sfgirl06 - 1 Review - 261 Lists

Updated: December 22, 2008

Not only does a tired exercise routine make getting to the gym that much more difficult, but you'll likely stick with the program better if you're having a little fun while you work out. Instead of surrounding yourself with muscle-bound meat heads at the local weight-lifting room, sign up for one of these innovative classes sure to keep you challenged, exhilarated and sexed-up while you're toning up.

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  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Bar Method
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    3333 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94123 (map)

    If you're looking for a low-impact workout that targets all your major muscle groups, Bar Method is perfect; it marries ballet and interval exercises for a total body workout.

  2. 2 Bombshell Betty
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    715 Bryant St, Ste 102, San Francisco, CA 94107 (map)

    Summon your inner sex kitten and learn how to burlesque dance and striptease in lingerie, with a supportive group of sultry women.

  3. 3 Titanium Training Llc
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    1436 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

    Do you want to kick your butt into shape? Come into this pro-boxing center--they will set you up with a bootcamp, diet program and workout schedule.

  4. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average Crunch Fitness
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    1000 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109 (map)

    With creative classes like Cycle Karaoke, Anti-gravity Yoga and B.L.T (butt, legs and thighs) who wouldn't want to go to the gym?

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Mission Cliffs Climbing & Ftns
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    2295 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94110 (map)

    This climbing gym's 50-foot-tall rock wall, bouldering terrain and fully stocked fitness center make for a diverse, full-body workout.

  6. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended PacWest Athletics -- Outdoor Fitness "BootCamp"
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    407 Coloma Street, Sausalito, CA 94965 (map)

    The intense boot camp programs will whip you into triathlon shape with San Francisco sunrises as the backdrop.

  7. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended S Factor
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    2159 Filbert St, San Francisco, CA 94123 (map)

    Cow Hollow studio taps into the sensual side of exercise with sultry aerobics classes that focus on pole dancing and Pilates.

  8. 8 Ftx Muay Thai Inc
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    132 Hawthorne St, San Francisco, CA 94107 (map)

    Well-equipped SoMa fitness center trains amateurs and professionals in Thai kickboxing, boxing, and Brazilian jiu jitsu.