Although Los Angeles, California, enjoys year-round temperate climate, the average temperature in winter is 68 to 69 degree Fahrenheit, too cool for the beach and the time of the year that many Southern Californians turn to indoor pursuits. Biking, hiking and running outdoors all also winter possibilities, with low humidity and often better air quality.
Day Spas
Day Spas are quite popular in Los Angeles, both as a place to look better on the outside and feel better on the inside. Le Petite Retreat day spa offers de-stressing and detoxing treatments, including body scrubs and enzyme facials. The signature Ionic Detoxing foot bath releases toxins from the body. Nurturing hydrotherapy spa baths in a copper tub use the element copper to provide relief from arthritis and headaches.
Hot Yoga
Hot yoga, also known as Bikram yoga, is practiced in a over-heated, humid room. At Hot 8 Yoga, an air-purification system provides an odor, germ, chemical and allergen free environment. Hot Power Fusion combines Hot Yoga and Power Yoga while Restorative Hot 8 Yin releases tension and calm the nervous system. Hot 8 Pilates and Hot 8 Ballet focus on balance and flexibility.
Pedicure
In colder parts of the country, women often neglect their toenails in colder months, but in Southern California, where you can pretty much wear sandals year-round, your toes need tender loving care. Amadeus Salons & Spas, with two Los Angeles area salons, offers both a Spa Pedicure with foot and lower leg massage, and Customized Signature Pedicure Treatment with a mask or cream treatment for the feet.
Indoor Cycling
Many gyms offer indoor cycling classes on a stationary bicycle, with loud music and a high energy instructor. Pedal Spin® Studio has three Los Angeles locations that specialize just in indoor cycling classes. A family friendly youth class for teens, pedal yoga, combining yoga and cycling, and pedal tone, which combines cycling with abdominal and toning exercises, set these studios apart.
Indoor Rock Climbing
Indoor rock climbing is perfect for winter, because you don't have to worry about rain--there is actually rain in Southern California--or layering for cool temperatures. Indoor climbing gyms have routes of varying difficulty, for kids through adults, beginners through expert climbers. The Rock Gym has instructional classes, personal training and open sessions where anyone can climb. Kids 17 and younger must have a parent or guardian sign a waiver.
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