Fit Families: Where to break a sweat in the city

By Urban Family, May 20, 2014 15:00

Ambassy Club

Stunning facilities in a truly beautiful surrounding means that, although the membership may seem steep, Ambassy is actually great value for the money. // RMB6000/year, 1500 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Wulumuqi Lu, 1500淮海中路，近乌木齐路 (64379800)

Alive Shanghai
This studio offers a variety of lively and energetic workouts such as Zumba, Boxfit and Bounce – a trampolining class - to keep you in the best of shape. // 1) 168 Shunchang Lu, by Zizhong Lu, 顺昌路168号，近合肥路 2) 506 Huangpi Nan Lu, by Zizhong Lu 黄陂南路506号, 近合肥路(13917471154, alive-sh.com)

California Fitness
With a variety of classes and personal training services on offer, California fitness is a great place to get pumped up. // 5/F Infiniti Plaze, 138 Huaihai Zhong Lu, by Pu’an Lu, 淮海中路138号, 无限度广场, 近普安路 (4008100988, californiafitness.com/cn)

Golden Gloves
This gym trains expats for the now-notorious renowned Brawl on the Bund and boxing classes here will help you punch and pound your way into shape. // 16/F, 68 Xinqiao Lu, by Xinzha Lu 新桥路68号16楼, 近新闸路 , 51717517 (info@goldenglovesgym.com, whitecollarboxingchina.com)

Pure Yoga
Opening in September, Pure Yoga is an all-encompassing world of yogic brilliance offering members 125 different classes in more than 20 different styles per week. Resort style facilities with world class practitioners, what more could a yogi ask for? // 6/F, International APM Mall, 999 Huai Hai Zhong Lu, 淮海中路990弄小区 (pure-yoga.com.cn)

Reebok Crossfit Me Wellness
The world famous strength and conditioning program has arrived in Shanghai. Workouts of the day (WODs) involve running, rowing, doing plyometrics, weight training and weightlifting. Keep an eye out for a special kids program in the future. // 1/F, Unit S2, 667 Changhua Lu, by Anyuan Lu 昌化路667号S2单元1楼, 近安远路 (188 0189 4007, www.reebokcrossfitmewellness.com, www.mewellness.com)

SpinShanghai
Burn over 1,000 calories per class while alleviating sore joints and stiff necks. // Rm 401, 525 Fahuazhen Lu, by Dingxi Lu 法华镇路525号401室, 近定西路 (13918044705, spinshanghai.com)

Zumba Shanghai
In addition to the cardio dance class we all love, Zumba Shanghai also runs Xtend Barre classes, which involve a ballet bar and small repetitions that hone in on one specific muscle at a time, combat courses, and Zumba for kids age 3 to 12. // 1) Rm 11A, Silver Block, 258 Tongren Lu, by Beijing Xi Lu, 铜仁路258号，近北京西路 2) 266 PuMing Lu, by Tangqiao Xin Lu, Lujiazui, Pudong上海市浦东新区浦明路266号嘉颐汇高级私人会所-1楼! (13917588532, 15710181852, info@zumbashanghai.com, zumbashanghai.com)

FOR KIDS ONLY

Active Kidz Shanghai
Sports and recreation is their game and Active Kidz is their name. From ballet to field hockey and soccer to swimming, all of their activities stimulate development of physical and social skills while promoting teamwork, creativity, self-confidence and respect for others. Annual membership starts August 15. Locations and schedules vary. //(www.activekidz.org)

Awesome Kid’s Club
AKC provides an exciting environment for children 6 months to 8-years-old to exert their energy – physically and artistically. Martial arts, football, swimming, dance and so much more are offered. // Awesome Kid’s Club, B106, The Summit Clubhouse, 99 Wulumuqi Zhong Lu, by Changle Lu, 乌鲁木齐中路99弄B106室, 近长乐路 (5403 9916, 13621789753, info@awesomekidsclub.com.cn, www.awesomekidsclub.com.cn/)

The Little Gym
Four-month-olds to 12-year-olds can roll, kick, jump and dance their energy out at The Little Gym’s confidence-building classes. Karate, gymnastics, sports skills and dance are offered, in addition to classes for parents and children to attend together. // RMB150-200/class, one free trial class. 2/F, 580 Tianyaoqiao Lu, by Xietu Lu, 徐汇区天钥桥路580号2楼, 近斜土路 (6481 0608, www.thelittlegym.com.cn)

MultiSport
Offering a wide range of sports coaching programs for 3 to 12 year old, from gymnastics and swimming to first aid, MultiSport works in conjunction with numerous International schools, clubs and residences across the city. // (5465 5715, multisport.com.cn)

Sport for Life
From swimming to tennis, basketball to dance and gymnastics to football, they’ve got something for every age group and level to get your kids active. Locations and schedules vary. // (6282 1762, www.sportforlife.com.cn)

There’s no ‘I’ in TEAM!

Regardless of your sport of preference, you’re sure to find a place to play in Shanghai. Scan our list of sports teams and leagues below to see what strikes your fancy!

Running

Happy2run - Happy2run.com

Untour Shanghai - untourshanghai.com

Biking

SISU - sisucycling.com

Prodigy - mtb.com.cn

Football

Shanghai International Football League - eteamz.com/SIFL

American football -
shanghaiwarriors41@gmail.com, weibo.com/shanghaiwarriors)

And more

Shanghai Hockey Club - icehockeyshanghai.com

Shanghai Racquet Club - src.com.cn