TOP PHOTO BY CELSO DINIZ/SHUTTERSTOCK; ROGA PHOTO COURTESY OF SANTA MONICA PIER;
BICYCLE PHOTO BY HICKMAN/SHUTTERSTOCK
Embrace the Oudoors
Since it was established in 1875, Santa
Monica’s sound infrastructure has
grown rapidly with new restaurants,
condos, shops and attractions, but its
seaside landscape remains unchanged.
Miles of sandy beaches, public parks
and a world-famous boardwalk inspire
locals and visitors alike to immerse
themselves in outdoor fitness. The city
attracts the active crowd, who take up
hiking, swimming and organized classes
in the park, such as boot camp, yoga and
beach volleyball (which arguably originated in Santa Monica in the 1920s).
A new outdoor experience luring fitness aficionados is Roga on the Pier. A
hybrid of running and yoga, Roga is a
free workout on Saturday mornings with
a 2- to 5-mile scenic run (or walk), followed by a yoga class at the end of the
famed Santa Monica Pier. The next session will run Sept. 19 through Oct. 24.
Thanks to a citywide bicycle movement, biking has pedaled its way to the
top of the outdoor activities list. In fact,
the Santa Monica Bike Center (which
Left: Fun mingles with fitness
with Roga at the Santa
Monica Pier. Right: With a
long beach trail and plenty
of bike lanes, Santa Monica
is one of the most cyclefriendly cities in the country.
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