Swim like a mermaid, dance like Beyonce or pair beer with yoga. These aren’t your mother’s workouts. We rounded up some of the most unique sweat sessions happening in Chicago this weekend so you can get moving.
THURSDAY, MARCH 2
Beyonce Dance & Twerk at The Brass Ring
2539 W. North Ave. 312-966-2759
We can all agree that Queen B is the ultimate of all #fitspo, and this class from pole and dance studio The Brass Ring can help you get closer than ever to her godliness. Unlike other classes offered, this one doesn’t have any prerequisites—you won’t be using the pole, but that’s something you can work up to later. 7 p.m. $25. Register: thebrassring.com
SATURDAY, MARCH 4
Major Taylor Chicago March Ride for Coffee
Major Taylor Cycle Club of Chicago
If biking is the way you prefer to burn your calories, the Major Taylor Cycle Club of Chicago has just what you’re looking for. This 25-ish mile ride from Uptown to the North Shore ‘burbs includes a stop for Starbucks—because, of course. Rides are hosted the first weekend of every month. 9 a.m. Free. Register: eventbrite.com
SUNDAY, MARCH 5
Om Tour Session Yoga at On Tour Brewing
1725 W. Hubbard St. 312-796-3119
In case you’ve been living under a rock, let us explain: Beer yoga is a thing, and Chicago is hopping on that bandwagon with gusto. On Tour Brewing is one of a few breweries in Chicago offering BYOM (as in, bring your own mat) all-levels yoga classes before letting you drink those calories back right after. 10 a.m. $19. Register: eventbrite.com
Mermaid School at AquaMermaid
828 S. Wolcott Ave. 877-279-2767
How many times in your adult life have you thought, “Screw this, life would be so much better as a mermaid”? Never? Stop lying to yourself. This fitness class mixes your childhood “Little Mermaid” obsession and your desire to get killer abs. There’s a reason why mermaids originated as sirens pulling sailors to their deaths. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $60. Register: eventbrite.com
Bends & Blends at Pinstripes
435 E. Illinois St. 312-527-3010
Gone are the days of blowing off your workout for brunch plans. This super cheap yoga class at Pinstripes includes a complimentary mimosa and a $5 discount off their brunch buffet, so it basically pays for itself—and preemptively burns those brunch calories. Just remember to make a brunch reservation beforehand. 9 a.m. $5. Register: eventbrite.com
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