It’s back-to-school time. Parents, that means your days are more free to hit the gym
Now that your kids are back in school, it’s time to reclaim a little bit of you time. Sure, this could mean actually browsing the aisles of the grocery store without a screaming child grabbing snacks off the shelf, but if you feel like your fitness routine has fallen by the wayside over the summer months, you can easily reintroduce exercise back into your schedule while your kids are at school.
It might seem overwhelming at first, especially if it’s been a minute since your last sweat session, but many sources site exercise as one of the best ways to combat the stress of daily family life. With after school activities, homework assignments and dinner prep, daytime workouts are the best way to get your exercise in without tapping into precious time with your kids. Endorphins are a key factor in giving you the tools not only to cope with stress, but also in dealing with your kid’s tantrums and the daily fatigue of chasing after little ones.
For many people, group classes are the way to go. An NBC News article explains that workout out in a group increases workout time, intensity and efficiency compared to exercising solo.
Tons of Charlotte studios have midday classes, allowing you to get your workout in with time to spare before you need to be back at school to claim your spot in the carpool pickup line. If you’re not sure where to start, check out the below roundup of some of the best studios in the city with daytime classes.
(1) AIR Aerial Fitness
1043-C Providence Rd.
It’s easy to get bored of the same, boring fitness classes. Perhaps this year, you’re looking for something new and exciting to lift you up — literally. Take advantage of $5 Fridays, when its morning classes is offered at an awesome discount that’s impossible to pass up. Drop the kids at class just in time to get flowing.
(2) Burn Boot Camp
Multiple locations
There’s no need to call it quits, even if you have little ones at home during the school year. Burn Boot Camp is perfect for those who want to sweat, offering childcare during many of its daytime classes. Kids can play under careful watch while you tackle burpees and bicep curls.
(3) Carolina Barre & Core
4201A Park Rd.
If you like the feeling of a boutique fitness studio, Carolina Barre & Core is where you’ll want to work out. The studio offers typical barre classes, where instructors give tons of personal attention to form. Late morning classes are offered daily, allowing you to get your kids off to school and get in and out of class before lunchtime.
(4) Core LKN
20035 Jetton Rd. B, Cornelius
Live in the Lake Norman area? You’re going to want to check out this amazing boutique studio. Strengthening your core is so important, especially after having children. It’s the foundation to many things, including posture, and having a strong core helps with good form in many other exercises. This studio uses the customized CoreFormer machine, giving your abs a burn.
(5) Cycle South
401 N. Tryon St. #108
Looking to hang out with the cool kids? This boutique spin studio is the place to be with energetic instructors, themed rides and everything you need to freshen up before running the rest of your errands. Choose between 45- and 60-minute classes with plenty of mid-day times to choose from.
(6) FlyWheel Sports
2907 Providence Rd., Suites 103 and 104
With both indoor cycling and barre classes, you can spend either 45 or 60 minutes to get your sweat in. Don’t worry if you’re new to either — instructors will walk you through everything you need to know to be successful. Check out its schedule, which offers tons of classes during the daytime hours.
(7) RockBox Fitness
2130 Wilkinson Blvd.
If there’s one thing all parents need, it’s a place where they can take out some aggression, all while building strength and burning calories. You’ll love get super sweaty and stronger, all while your kids are in school.
(8) The Barre Code
424 E. 36th St., Unit 4
Cardio, strength, and restoration are the three pillars of this studio’s foundation. Offering With a wide variety of classes offered, you’ll never get bored. Check out its perfectly timed noon classes, offered several days a week.
(9) VIBE5
720 Gov. Morrison St., #140
With both cool and hot yoga, you can pick your poison when it comes to getting stronger and more flexible at this amazing boutique yoga studio. Not sure which is for you? Its warm yoga is the perfect choice for those who want something in the middle. Instructors are warm, welcoming and lead wonderfully orchestrated classes.
(10) Yoga One
1318 Central Ave., D2
One of the best ways to teach children the importance of fitness is to lead by example. Enjoy a variety of yoga classes while your kids are in school, and come back together with your children for an early evening class that conveniently takes place at the same time as one for adults. Everyone can go home feeling refreshed, relaxed and ready to tackle the next day.
This story was originally published August 25, 2019 at 10:03 PM with the headline "It’s back-to-school time. Parents, that means your days are more free to hit the gym."