Quirky and Fun Fitness Classes in Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Take it back to the playground with a Hula Hoop class at Serpentine Studios. You’ll be having such a good time that you’ll hardly notice you’re getting an awesome cardio workout.

If you’re already flexibly-inclined, take things to the next level with a Contortion class at Iness. You’ll twist yourself into all kind of impossible positions and have a great time doing it! While you’re there, check out their roster of classes including Handstands, Pole, Pilates and more.

Try your hand at acrobatics, juggling, aerials, and so much more at Halifax Circus! Be sure to check out their Cyr Wheel class, which teaches students how to work with this classic circus apparatus. You’ll gain the strength, flexibility and acrobatics required to perform moves within the wheel.

This class, which combines deep yin stretching with hot stones and plenty of adjustments, is the definition of relaxation. Check it out or take things up a notch with the studio’s many high-energy yoga, Pilates and barre classes.

SPINCO is like a group therapy session on two wheels. During the 50-minute class, you’ll sweat it out on a stationary bike while cool tunes blast over the speakers and the instructor keeps you motivated with inspirational quotes and encouragement. In addition to their regular classes, you’ll find fun theme classes throughout the week like Country, Beyonce, Hip-Hop and more.

If you didn’t think working out could be luxurious, think again! This fitness studio is located in Interlude Spa’s Dartmouth location and hanging out in the stylish change room is almost as cool as the classes themselves. In particular, you’ll want to try the Anti-Gravity fitness class, which has you suspended from silks.

You actually don’t even have to be in Halifax to enjoy Body by Meghan Martin classes. The Halifax-based fitness instructor recently launched an online platform that brings her signature classes to you where you are. Combining HIIT and Barre, her classes offer a killer workout in just 20 minutes. Become a site member for access or keep an eye open for her pop-ups around the city.

More of a mental fitness class than a physical one, Awaken Sound Therapy classes consist of a guided meditation, followed by a sound bath. Located in Hammonds Plains, they are a short drive from downtown but are well worth the trip.