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From a yoga/spinning hybrid to a sandy beach work out, we have the inside line on where to train in Venice. We also have the list of figure, bodybuilding, powerlifting, strict curl, vintage pinup competitions, and more! Set your goals and intention, and train hard!
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1. Work out at the Venice Recreation and Parks Center!
Venice’s ocean front recreation is known the world over! From the iconic Muscle Beach Gym to the basketball courts, no trip to Venice is complete without a day in the park. The Rec & Parks office offers handball, basketball, boxing bag rentals free with valid I.D. Paddle tennis racquet rental $5 with valid I.D. Instructors also available. Courts are first come first served.
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Here is a full list of Venice Recreation and Parks’ facilities:
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- Muscle Beach Gym: Outdoor gym with free weights, machines, power rack, powerlifting bumpers & more. Bodybuilder Hall of Fame also found here. $10 day pass. 7 DAY PASS: $50. Year pass: $200.
- Basketball courts: 3 regulation & 1 stadium size court.
- Boxing area: 6 speedbag platforms, 2 heavy bag areas.
- Gymnastic Area: Also know as the “sand pit” includes two rings set, high & low parallel bars, balance bar, horizontal bar, and 2 climbing ropes.
- Venice Skatepark: 27,000 sq. foot park. Two bowls, snake run, rails, stairs.
- Roller Skate Plaza: Live D.J. and dancing every weekend.
- Handball courts: 4 three wall courts and 3 one wall courts.
- Paddle Tennis courts: 11 courts.
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2. Go to the beach! Surf, swim, body board and splash around in the Pacific Ocean. Go for a deep sand run or power walk in ankle deep water. Keep an eye out for dolphins.
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3. Ride or skate the bike path! The bike path that runs along the beach spans 17 miles, from Pacific Palisades to the Palos Verdes peninsula. No pedestrians on path!
Need a bike, skate or board for a day? Check out Jay’s Rentals, or Maui and Sons.
- Jay’s Rentals Venice Beach: Jay’s has bikes, tandems, blades and skates for cruising the path. Rent hourly or by the day. And, when you are done they can teach you to surf! 1501 Ocean Front Walk Venice, CA (310) 392-7306. Ask them about their $15 all day rental special
- Maui and Sons: Rent a skateboard, take a lesson and drop into the big bowl at the Venice Skate Park! Maui and Sons is the only place in the V that gives full on skate lessons. They will equip you and show you how it done! Or, you can rent a board and skate the bike path. Either way it will be rad! And, they also do full package surf lessons! 1415 Oceanfront Walk Venice, CA (310) 392- 6284.
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4. Do some yoga and spinning at YAS Fitness Center! Founded in Venice in 2001 by Kimberly Fowler, YAS was the first studio anywhere dedicated to the combination of spinning and yoga, sparking the yoga hybrid movement that has since swept the nation. Y www.Go2Yas.com
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5. Commit to a daily walk in the Venice Canals! Many of the streets in Venice were once canals. What is left is just a fraction of once abundant waterways, which were laid out by city founder Abbot Kinney to be a miniature version of Venice, Italy.
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6. Gather your friends and play a game of beach volleyball! Courts can be found north and south of the Venice Pier, by Rose
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8. Hit the weights or GGX class at Gold’s Gym! #LegacyInTheMaking.
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9. Check out 220 Fitness in Santa Monica! Recently voted “Most Loved Gym in Santa Monica,” 220 Fitness combines the smaller, specialized studio based facilities with the more traditional common gym philosophy, allowing members more flexibility when it comes to working out.
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10. Join the indoor Venice Basketball League every Saturday @ Oakwood Rec Center.
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11. Set your goal and intention, and train hard for the one of the following athletic events!
VENICE BEACH PADDLE TENNIS TOURNAMENTS:
- April 2nd & 3rd. Spring Doubles
- May. 7-8. Cinco de Mayo.
- June 18-19 Venice Beach Summer Singles
- July 16-17 L.A. City Doubles
- Aug. 20-21 US Open National Singles
- Click here for tournament details.
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MUSCLE BEACH EVENTS:
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- Sat. May, 28, 2016. Ivanko Barbell presents the Muscle Beach “RAW” Power Lift-Off. PL, DP, DL. Hosted by Profight Sports. To avoid late fee, entry must be postmarked no later than May 15, 2016. Entry forms and rules on www.musclebeachvenice.com.
- Sunday May 29, 2016. C.T Fletcher presents the ISCA (International Strict Curl Association) Muscle Beach U.S. Strict Curl Championship. Hosted by Ivanko Barbell and ProFight Sports. Men & Women – Teen, Open, and Master Divisions. Entries must be postmarked no later than May 15, 2016.In 1992, at age 33, C.T. set the Strict Curl World Record of 225 lbs on the stage at Muscle Beach. Following the competition, 24 years later, he will attempt at the age of 57 to set a NEW world record!! Free & Open to the Public!! Entry forms and rules on www.musclebeachvenice.com.
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- Monday, May 30th Memorial Day International Classic! About: Bodybuilding.com presents the Muscle Beach International Classic, Monday May 30, 2016. BB, Figure, Bikini, Men & Women’s Physique, Couples (Mixed Pairs) & Vintage Pinup (new category). Entry forms and rules on www.musclebeachvenice.com.
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2016 Muscle Beach season. “VINTAGE SWIMSUIT” Swimsuit: 1pc. only “Vintage” (circa 1940-1950’s) 1 height class. Poses: Front relaxed “fun” pose & side “over the shoulder”. Shoes: Pumps. Closed or open toe. Vintage jewelry/hair accessories allowed. No crossovers allowed. Entry forms and rules on www.musclebeachvenice.com.
Calling all cannabis users! Runners needed for the first annual 420 GAMES at the Santa Monica Pier on March 26, 2016! Click here for details!
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