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🏋️‍♀️ Let’s get physical

Focusing on fitness: 5 fitness classes in Columbus

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The Butcher Shop Fitness has locations at 2571 Neil Ave. and 780 S High St. | Photo by @thebutchershopfitness

When it comes to fitness classes, Columbus carries its weight. From cardio to cycling to yoga, here are five local studios where you can put in work.

The Fitness Loft Columbus, 625 Parsons Ave.

Becoming a member allows for unlimited group fitness classes, access to a personal trainer, an infrared sauna, and a wellness assessment. Group classes include options like dance cardio, boxing, core, yoga, cycling, and cardio.

Cycle614, 1636 Northwest Blvd.

Your first class is free at this indoor cycling studio. Try a variety of riding options like the “HIIT It Ride,” which is high-intensity interval training, or the “Empower Hour,” which is cycling mixed with weights.

Screen Shot 2023-04-05 at 3.21.52 PM.png — Try box jumping and TRX bands at Studio Torch classes. | Photo by @studiotorch

Studio Torch, Multiple locations

Work through stations with weights and treadmills while each class has a different focus. From cardio and core to arms and abs, you can choose your class based on the areas you’d like to focus on. Of course, there are total body classes as well.

The Butcher Shop Fitness, Multiple locations

The 50-minute classes follow Lagree Fitness, which focuses on high-intensity, low-impact full-body workouts aimed towards toning, strengthening, and flexibility. All experience levels are welcome and modifications and adjustments are made when needed.

Modo Yoga Columbus, 1042 Dublin Rd.

This hot yoga studio offers class types from Vinyasa (fluid movements) to Yin, which targets deep connective tissues. You can give the studio a try for $49 for your first month.

Did we miss your favorite studio? Be sure to let us know where you love to break a sweat.

Events

Thursday, April 6

Conversation with Gina Osterloh and Sheilah ReStack | Thursday, April 6 | 6-7 p.m. | Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St., Downtown | Free | Learn about symbolism and visual strategies from experienced artists.

Friday, April 7

For King + Country | Friday, April 7 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd, Arena District | $24-$161 | Listen to hits from the Christian pop duo out of Australia.
Columbus Clippers vs. Charlotte Knights | Friday, April 7 | 7:05 p.m. | Huntington Park, 330 Huntington Park Ln., Arena District | $8-$21 | Small beers and wines are only $5 for each Friday home game.

Saturday, April 8

Easter Egg Hunt & Bunny Trail | Saturday, April 8 | 10 a.m. | Thompson Park, 4250 Woodbridge Rd., Upper Arlington | Free | Kids nine and younger can hunt for candy and follow a bunny trail.
Beer & Easter Candy Pairing | Saturday, April 8 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Grove City Brewing Co., 3946 Broadway, Grove City | $15 | Enjoy a flight with four seasonal beers and candy to match.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New York Rangers | Saturday, April 8 | 7 p.m. | Nationwide Arena, 200 W. Nationwide Blvd., Arena District | $58-$305

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News Notes

Open

Hot Chicken Takeover’s Gahanna location at 109 N. Hamilton Rd. opens today at 11 a.m. This will be the sixth restaurant for the fried chicken eatery known for its tenders, wings, and sandwiches. Be sure to hurry in, as the first 50 people will receive a gift bag valued at $50. (614now)

Active

Columbus’ FIT Week is Monday, April 17-Saturday, April 22. With a $12 pass purchase, you can receive free fitness classes, healthy meals, and discounts on health and wellness services at participating businesses like CorePower Yoga, HotWorx, and X-Golf Columbus. (614now)

Family

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will host Bring The Farm To You on Friday, April 7 from 11 a.m.-2. p.m. with a real-life petting zoo. Engage in hands-on experiences with animals like chicks, goats, pigs, and turkeys. The exhibit is included with daily admission cost.

Biz

Iconic Equities, a Miami-based real estate investment firm, purchased a 300,000-sqft building at 3275 Alum Creek Dr. for $12.7 million. CEO Tom Bishop said, “Out of any Midwestern market, we have the most conviction in Columbus, given the recent manufacturing momentum from Intel, Honda and others.” (Columbus Business First)

Watch

We stopped in to try cookies at Dirty Dough‘s first central Ohio location in Hilliard at 2495 Hilliard Rome Rd. The menu rotates weekly featured cookies + offers staples like the Raspberry Toaster Tart, which we tried in this video.

Cause

OSU head football coach Ryan Day helped create a charity concert with North to Nashville, an Ohio-based country band. The concert will take place at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center following the spring game on Saturday, April 15, and limited ticket quantities are available. Buy yours now. (ABC6 On Your Side)

Drink

An electric wine opener is one of those inexpensive kitchen gadgets that you don’t know how you lived without once you get one. We especially love this one for its sleek design and ergonomic grip. To upgrade your wine even further, this set includes an automatic wine aerator and reusable vacuum stopper.

Try This

Earn some brownie points

Build your own brownie boxes at new TENSPACE experience

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Bring your appetite and step inside the brownie factory. | Photo by @tenspace

TENSPACE has a new brand it’s bringing to life through Friday, June 23 — Brownie Points. The Ohio-based bakery is known for its made-from-scratch brownies and has been featured on shows like Good Morning America, The Food Network, and Rachael Ray.

At the immersive TENSPACE experience, you can sample brownies, customize your own boxes, and even get innovative about creating new flavors. Plus, try these special events while the pop-up is in town:

Perfect Pairings: On Thursday, April 20 from 6-8 p.m., enjoy brownies paired with local beer, wine, coffee, and tea.
Founder’s Fireside: Meet the founder of Brownie Points, Lisa King, on Thursday, May 11 from 6-8 p.m.
Milk & Brownies: This kid-friendly session on Sunday, June 11 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. features the classic combo of milk and brownies. Tickets are not yet on sale.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Hanna

From the editor

I can’t write about fitness classes without reminding everyone of the fitness class I teach. Every Thursday at 7 p.m., I teach a fit jump class on trampolines at The Bounce Club. Your first class is free, and I’d love to see you if you come give it a try.

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