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Get out, get fit

Eight ways to work up a sweat in the great outdoors.

By Editorial June 6, 2016 at 8:00 am

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By MacKenzie Reagan

Body by Ginny
Held year-round at eight different area locations, Body by Ginny focuses on full-body strength workouts. The staff also offers nutrition coaching and various fitness and wellness challenges. // $18 per class or $125/month for unlimited classes at any location, multiple NoVA locations

Gladiator Fitness Boot Camp
This program puts an emphasis on the intersection of rigorous exercise and healthy eating with a one-hour nutritional consultation as part of orientation, a “get cut” diet plan and various nutrition seminars. // $325 for three-month enrollment, George Washington Middle School: 1005 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria

Great Falls Hiking and Beyond for Fitness and Relaxation
Take a guided, low-pressure hike around Great Falls with this Meetup group. The breathtaking scenery is sure to put you in a more serene state of mind. // $5 annually

Kazaxe
Ready kick your Zumba workouts up a notch? Try Kazaxe (ka-zah-shay), an outdoor dance class billed as a “party workout” that blends Zumba moves with reggae, samba and hip-hop music. // $6 per class or $80 for one month of unlimited classes, 6728 Industrial Road, Springfield

Lululemon Clarendon Run Club
Every Monday evening, the store staff leads a 4- to 6-mile run around the Arlington area. The store offers beginner and advanced groups to fit every pace. // 2847 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington

Outdoor Zumba
Zumba, a dance-fitness hybrid, has exploded in popularity over the past few years. Try it out for yourself with weekly lunchtime classes in Crystal City. // Free, 2121 Crystal Drive, Arlington

Sergeant’s Fitness Concepts
Up for a challenge? Sign up for a month (or 12) of hourlong daily boot camp classes. The workout is intense, but the instructors are friendly and focused on building camaraderie among participants. // $150 for a one-month contract, multiple NoVA locations

Stand-up paddleboarding
Take paddleboarding to the next level with yoga, fishing and polo. Surf Reston classes are offered on the four lakes in Reston: Lake Anne, Lake Audubon, Lake Newport and Lake Thoreau. // $45 for an introductory lesson, multiple NoVA locations

(June 2016)

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