Top Ten Places to Work Out in Orange County
Just because you throw out your bikini for winter, doesn't mean you have to throw out your workout. If you're on full burnout from hitting the gym too much over the summer, it's a great time to change up your workout by discovering some of the best places to exercise in Orange County. Places that will make you feel good about your inside as well as your out. Places right here in Orange County that don’t age discriminate and where you are welcome to start your journey to a healthier you.
When working outside, it's always good to take necessary precautions. Wear comfortable shoes, put on (high) SPF, and pack the H20! Combine these tips along with our list of Ten Places to Work-Out in Orange County and the end will leave you ready to conquer the junk food from the holidays!
Holy Jim Trail
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If you are in Foothill Ranch and looking for a place to burn calories while getting some fresh air, and want to take in some beautiful scenery, then check out Holy Jim Trail. This area is the perfect place to mountain bike and hike and is gorgeous year round. If you make it to the end of the trails, you will be rewarded with the spectacular falls of Holy Jim Trail. (They predict the falls are best viewed in early spring or during the rainy season.)
Location: Trabuco Creek Road and stop past the Holy Jim Fire Station.
1,000 Steps
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I don’t want to ruin it for anyone, but there really aren’t 1,000 steps. However, there are over 200 stairs that will tone and firm that gluteus of yours. Not to mention the breathtaking views you will get of the Pacific Ocean—all while doing free outdoor exercise!
Location: Ninth Ave/PCH in Laguna Beach
Location: Ninth Ave/PCH in Laguna Beach
Equinox Fitness Club
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Offering Pilates, yoga, state of the art cardio and strength equipment, a basketball court, fitness classes, a pool, spinning, …the list could go on and on. With the motto of, “It’s not fitness. It’s life.” and also named "The Best Gym in America” by ESPN, Equinox Fitness Club presents a more than satisfying place to sweat.
Location: 19540 Jamboree Rd Ste 100 in Irvine (949) 296-1700
Carbon Canyon Regional Park
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Carbon Canyon Regional Park provides over 100 acres of walking and bike trails, tennis and volleyball courts, a field, as well as playgrounds for children to get their exercise. Carbon Canyon Regional Park also has a lake complete with two fishing piers, so whatever your work-out pleasure is, you are sure to find it at this park.
Location: 4442 Carbon Canyon Road in Brea
Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park
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If you are looking for picturesque rock formations and unbelievable views of Red Rock Canyon, Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park is where you want to work your legs. There are work-out possibilities for hikers and bikers here and three streams running throughout this gratifying location. Equestrians are also welcome!
Location: Portola Parkway/ Glenn Ranch Road
Brea Community Center
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At its Community Center, Brea offers the opportunity to get fit with obstacle courses and endurance exercises (Fitness Boot Camp with Dr. Jeff), as well as resistance training and martial arts in the “Spring Training Workout” with Danielle Bryant. The Brea Community Center also features a cardio and weight room as well as a group exercise space and gym.
Location: 695 E. Madison Way in Brea (714-990-7100)
Outdoor Fitness Adventure Club
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Priding itself with being “Orange County’s first Gym Without Walls,” Outdoor Fitness Adventure Club will kick your fanny into shape with activities like Nordic walking, fitness hiking, and boot camps. They also have monthly activities such as kayaking in the harbor and the ocean, and even stand Up Paddle! In all, Outdoor Fitness Adventure Club offers almost forty fitness classes a week, so you don’t stand a chance of getting bored!
Location: 210 N. El Camino Real in San Clemente (949) 366-1010
Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park
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If you are looking to get your exercise by walking or by riding trails, Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park is the spot for you. The trails feature calorie burning for the beginner to the advanced. With areas for running, riding, and hiking, you will be sure to find the right program for you. There are even helpful markers on all of the trails to let you know how long each path will be!
Location: 28373 Alicia Pkwy in Laguna Niguel
Irvine Park
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Yes, Irvine Park is much like any park…if that park is close to five-hundred acres!! There are many things to do at Irvine Park (such as go to the OC Zoo) and there are just as many ways to get fit and burn calories while you are visiting. For a change in your routine, try renting a bike or pushing your legs to the limit in one of their pedal boats. There are miles of trails that can be used for hiking and biking as well as ball fields and horseshoe pits! Talk about fun ways to tone your muscles!
Location: 1 Irvine Park Road in Orange
Curves
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Yes, Curves is for woman but ladies, let’s be real— we are pretty hard on our own image. Curves understands just that and they suggest a complete cardio and strength-training workout that you can complete in only 30 minutes burning up to 500 calories!! They also provide trainers to keep you inspired and help you achieve your ultimate goal. No more “sucking it in” while you are working-out to please the hot guys all around you. After Curves, there’ll be no more “sucking it in” at all. Make sure you ask about their new Curves Weight Management Plan!
Location: 6829 Warner Ave, Huntington Beach
