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Saturday, August 28th, 2010 at 12:53 pm

Requirements To Run A Fitness Boot Camp
Requirements To Run A Fitness Boot Camp

If you're a fitness enthusiast, when you think about moving you are likely to want a fitness friendly neighbourhood.

From living and working in Toronto, this is my list of the top three most Exercise oriented neighbourhoods in the city.

1.The Beaches

Located in Toronto East on Lake Ontario. This neighbourhood was made for more than just dog fanatics. There is a surprisingly low amount of fitness clubs, most likely due to the fact that the Beaches community tries (and succeeds) to keep big business out of the once bohemian and now family (and young professional) neighbourhood. The best part about this area is hands down, the boardwalk/bike path which runs in to Ashbridges Bay. Along the way you will find monkey bars, gymnastic rings and chin up bars. Even the sandy beach makes a great spot for sprints, to develop superb hamstrings! Queen East in the Beach is home to at least two fitness stores, The Running Room and Enduro Sport. As well as health food stores, multiple yoga studios and enough organic fair trade coffee shops to keep you caffeinated for years.

2. Bloor West

My second favourite neighbourhood for fitness is Bloor West. The best selling point here is High Park, which is the largest park in the city at almost 400 acres. There are so many things to do in High Park such as the running, cycling, baseball, tennis and swimming. High Park also hosts many charity races such as The Harry Rosen 8k Spring Run-Off. If you are in the area in the late spring check out the cherry blossoms in full bloom. Beautiful! Then grab a bite to eat in the park cafe. On Bloor West you will find The Running Room, Cycle Shops, Health Food Stores, Sports Injury clinics etc. This is definitely a location for a fitness buff.

The Downtown Core

You can still walk to the lake for a running path but if your fitness style involves having a gym then you are most definitely in luck! In the downtown core there is at least two gyms on every corner. Sometimes one on top of the other! You can have your pick of the big ones such as Goodlife or Extreme. Or take your choice of the small studios, and privately owned fitness clubs. Since they are numerous, the competition is tough and you will most likely get a great deal on monthly and yearly memberships. As for fitness stores and eats, you are right downtown. Anything you want is within a fifteen minute walk! The Eaton Centre alone has a Sport Check, Athletes World and Foot Locker. When you are done shopping for fitness gear grab a protein shake at the food court!

BONUS

Take the Ferry to The Toronto Islands. This is an amazing spot to go for the day. The Toronto Islands is 230 hectares of bike paths, parks and a Frisbee Golf (Frolf) game. The biggest recreational attraction is Centreville, an amusement park for the kiddies. The Toronto Islands is the largest urban car-free community in North America. Even to go for a walk to check out the unique cottages is worth the visit alone! Good luck buying or renting here though. There is a waiting list in addition to extremely strict selling guidelines.

All of these neighbourhoods are relatively safe and friendly. Even if you are not looking to move, take a fitness day trip to enjoy the gorgeous Toronto summers while getting fit at the same time.

Go Toronto!

Kaleena Lawless
Personal Training Specialist
http://www.kalisthenixfitnessblog.com

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