You know you should work out, but driving to your local health club just to get on a treadmill can be so ... well, boring. Lucky for you, Atlanta offers a plethora of ways to burn calories, get fit and have fun — without ever stepping foot in a gym.
SalsAtlanta. Grab your partner and head to Miami Circle to shake your hips to some Latin grooves. Just 60 minutes of salsa dancing burns 405 calories. www.salsacasino.com, 800 Miami Circle , 404-955-8289
Dance 101. Ballet classes aren't just for tiny tots and teens. With multiple drop-in classes for beginners and intermediate adults, you can get long, lean and fit (burn up to 450 calories per hour) at this popular dance studio. Locations in Alpharetta and Atlanta, www.dance101.org, 404-542-3887
Ice Forum. Lace up your skates and hit the ice to burn up to 810 calories an hour at this indoor skating rink. With ice-skating lessons, hockey, and figure-skating for kids and adults, there's something for everyone. 3061 George Busbee Pkwy NW, Kennesaw; and 2300 Satellite Blvd., Duluth; www.iceforum.com, 770-218-1010
Dance It Off. Move your body to the beat in Zumba — a class that combines hip-hop, samba, merengue and more with exercises like squats and lunges for a fun, full-body workout that burns up to 650 calories per hour. No experience? No problem. Beginners at the adults-only studio in Sandy Springs are always welcome. 6780 Roswell Road Suite D210, www.danceitoffstudio.com, 770-512-7500
PoleLaTeaz. Feeling sexy? You will be after this workout. PoleLaTeaz offers pole-dancing, striptease and lap dance classes that promise to bring out your "inner goddess while strengthening, toning and burning 250 to 350 calories per class. Locations in Atlanta and Alpharetta, www.polelateaz.com, 404-399-3358
Down South Swing. Learn a crossover, jumpin' joe and throwout while burning 350 to 550 calories per hour at the Decatur dance studio. Sign up for a four-week session or a drop-in class to pick up some basics. 189 Sam St., Decatur, www.downsouthswing.com, 678-642-8165
StudioBe Dance. Feel the beat (or just learn how to find it) at this new Vinings dance studio. Hip Hop classes for adults can burn up to 610 calories per hour. 2810 Paces Ferry Rd. Suite 270, www.studiobedance.com, 678-488-2464
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