Get a Workout in on Your Las Vegas Vacation

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Let's face it, we all love to eat and only a handful of us enjoy working off those calories. In Las Vegas there is no need for you to stop working out, in fact with the amount of great facilities around, you might just want to hit the gym twice a day. Here's how to get in a workout in Las Vegas and have fun doing it.

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Sweat 60 at Cosmopolitan Las Vegas

Imagine for a moment a workout that keeps you moving, keeps you engaged, helps you set the tone for your exercise regimen while still pushing you to push your body to the next level. Sweat 60 is an hour-long workout class that is an ever changing circuit of activities designed to engage your entire body while burning some serious calories. The high-intensity boot camp focuses on boxing, plyometrics, strength training, and core stability. The best part? It's suitable for all fitness abilities.

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Yoga Among The Dolphins

If you have ever found a spot where you can truly relax and allow yourself to experience tranquility then you know the feeling that a good yoga experience can give you. Yoga Among the Dolphins at the Mirage is precisely that. You will be distracted as the dolphins swim up to the window to catch a glimpse of you. The 60-minute class is held in the dolphin habitat and will make even the non-yoga person a fan.

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ARIA Spa Movement Studio Fitness

ARIA has a few group classes at the Spa at ARIA that will get your heart rate up. You can opt to TREK Inside ARIA with a class that has you moving throughout the property. Think of it as a cardiovascular tour of Las Vegas. If you'd rather stay inside the fitness center you can choose from spinning, yoga, Pilates, or strength and conditioning classes. When you are done working out you can also spend a little time in the spa working on the relaxation part of your vacation.

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Hike, Climb, and Mountain Bike in Red Rock Canyon

A quick 20 minutes from the Las Vegas strip, Red Rock Canyon gives you the opportunity to get in a nice long hike in the outdoors. Feel the fresh air and see the other side of Las Vegas. Stop into the visitors center for a quick overview of the park and choose from easy flat hikes to strenuous quad busting vertical challenges. You can also mountain bike and rock climb in Red Rock Canyon.

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Canyon Ranch Spa Classes

If there is a spot that you would escape to in an effort to kick start your exercise plan for the summer it is Canyon Ranch Spa. The facilities are immaculate, the people are helpful, and the options are endless.

State-of-the-art fitness facilities include:

  • Fully equipped cardio & weight rooms
  • Pilates & Kinesis® studio
  • Indoor cycling studio
  • Yoga and dance studios
  • 40-foot indoor rock-climbing wall
  • Graciously appointed locker rooms
  • Aquavana®, the spectacular array of healing waters, thermal cabins, and soaking tubs exclusive to Canyon Ranch

Yes, there is a rock climbing wall, two fully-equipped weight rooms, and a spa for the after party.

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Encore Spa Fitness Classes

If you need some indoor cycling, pilates, yoga, or personal training, the Encore Spa has personal fitness experts on hand all day. Sign up for a class and spin, stretch, or pump away.

Classes are by appointment only. Contact the Spa at 4772 for scheduling. A 100 percent cancellation fee applies for all appointments canceled within six hours of the scheduled start time.