This Week in Health and Fitness: Time to Re-up Your Summer Fitness Goals

It's almost the end of July and summer is well and truly under way, so if you made a vow to get fit this summer, it might be time to check your progress. Luckily, there are plenty of new gyms, classes, and courses starting to get you back on track if you feel like you're lagging behind.

Popular 24-hour fitness chain B Active will open their third location in Beijing in Dongzhimen on August 1. The new location is north of Chunxiu Lu, near the Oakwood Residences and the Dongzhimen branch of Din Tai Fung (cheeky post-workout meal, anyone?). If you're closer to the Sanlitun end of town, be sure to check out the range of one-hour classes B Active have on offer at their Sanlitun location. There is something for everyone, from ab- and butt-shaping classes to relaxing morning yoga. Check the B Active WeChat for more information. 

If you struggle to find the motivation to go to the gym or attend a class, you might consider signing up for a group sport – it's harder to shrug off your workout when the fate of your team is at stake! Beijing Lacrosse is starting up their summer season and holding weekly practices at Chaoyang Park every Tuesday at 8pm. Whether you're looking to get back into lacrosse or have never played in your life, they promise to "teach you everything you need to know and get you out on the field in no time." They will even provide any gear you need. The first session is free, then RMB 60 per week after that. For more information, contact laxbeijing@gmail.com or add tflehmann on WeChat.

And now, as they say, for something completely different. On July 30, Glo Kitchen and Fitness are organizing a pretty unique event – a day of wakeboarding at Shunyi Olympic Park (pictured at top). Wakeboarding is a thrilling, high-octane activity that just so happens to also offer a total body workout, build strength in the arms and legs, and even improve flexibility in the ankles and wrists. A great way to get some exercise and fend off the summer heat in the water. For RMB 488 (plus RMB 100 equipment rental fee) you'll get picked up from Glo Guanghua Lu and taken to the Olympic Park, where you'll get in two hours of wakeboarding in the morning, followed by a healthy lunch provided by Glo (optional, RMB 88 extra). After lunch, you can continue to wakeboard to your heart's content. See here for more information and to sign up. 

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