In the same building as the Open Doors Book and Gift Shop is the Open Doors yoga studio. There are a variety of classes to choose from, including belly dancing and meditation. Look at the website for a full listing of classes in the Braintree location or in another one of the 13 studios.
Exxcel Gymnastics & Climbing believes that involvement in sports is one of the best ways to instill healthy attitudes and values in young children for life. Kids learn to tumble and climb, but they also learn to respect others and appreciate their own self-worth. They improve coordination and teach technique, but more importantly, the staff says, they encourage a love of learning and teach children to accept new challenges. With olympians and collegiate standouts on staff, they say Exxcel is where kids matter most.
Although unassuming on the outside, Mount Auburn Club has everything for your exercising needs inside. Not only do they offer a variety of services, but the atmosphere and look is clean, new and in immaculate condition.
Have fun while you get healthy and fit. Jazzercise is a combination of jazz dance, resistance training, pilates, yoga and kickboxing to a variety of music - top 40, jazz, country, funk and classics. Sixty-minute classes are offered seven days a week at staggered times from 6am to 7:30pm. Jazzercise circuit training and body sculpting classes are also offered. Go to website for schedule and prices. You can also borrow weights and resistance bands and there's free child care.
This miniature golf course is set up just off Main and maintains its very own green links. Founded in 1950, this course looks as if it hasn't changed since bomb shelters and poodle skirts reigned supreme. Expect a retro vibe to permeate everything, its Astroturf greens accented by little shrubbery sculptures. Harrington's closes for the season once the weather gets consistently chilly.
In business since 1990, the Theodorou Academy of Jiu Jitsu is an award winner (WBZ Best of Boston 2006 and 2007) in practical self-defense classes. Its Jiu Jitsu-based self-defense classes offer a vast array of modern techniques. Students will learn how to defend themselves in a variety of street situations while also enhancing their fitness and conditioning.
Every Body Pilates offers classes taught by certified, career instructors who strive to help each student feel and look better. Pilates is a type of conditioning that can help students build leaner, stronger and more efficient bodies. Classes are taught on mats and involve other apparati that were invented by Joseph Pilates. Classes incorporate Joseph Pilates' original program with modern knowledge of kinesiology and anatomy.
It strives to empower clients to achieve a flexible, strong, graceful and efficient body. Services include private and small group classes, Redcord, mat classes, yoga, combo packages, professional study and workshops.
At Esposito's, students can learn the art of karate from a grand master black belt. The center offers classes for kids and adults. Semi private as well as private lessons are available. The fitness center has free weights, StairMasters, bikes and more to help members stay physically fit.
Tumble Kids USA offers tumbling and gymnastics programs for children ages one to 15. Operating out of a colorful gym with a soft padded floor, Tumble Kids USA features classes that range in size from one to 10 students. A competitive team program is available for older children. Open Gym hours each week allow younger children to play in a less structured environment.
Newton Squash & Tennis Club is a private club that is owned and operated by its members. It is conveniently located in Newton Centre, just off Commonwealth Avenue near Centre Street on Chestnut Terrace. The club features four outdoor tennis courts that rival any in New England and two adjoining international squash courts that can be combined into one doubles court.
Youth Enrichment Services is a Boston-area youth development organization that introduces kids and teens to the great outdoors through sports. Sports programs offered include skiing, snowboarding, biking, hiking, rock climbing, and others. The organization also offers YES Academy, which is a year-round college prep program. To sign up or for information on ways to donate, call the number provided.
This is one of 14 area Open Doors locations. The Weymouth studio is two floors, one for hot yoga and the other for unheated classes at normal room temperature. Classes are available for all experience levels. Attendees can pre-register online, and packages are available.
Stoneham Arena is a town-owned facility that is open year-round and used as the home rink for the Stoneham High School hockey teams. It's also the same rink Olympic figure skater and Stoneham native Nancy Kerrigan used to practice on. All adult stick practice skaters are required to wear a helmet, and the Arena no longer provides rental skates. There is a snack bar, vending machines and free on-site parking available at the Arena, which is located just off Exit 36 of I-93 on Montvale Avenue.