Random Playouts

Summertime in the city is here (woot woot!) and you know what that means: patios, food festivals, gabbing with the gals, strapless dresses, oh, and bathing suits.

Let me start off by saying the term workout is a painful one. I don't know about you, but I'd rather play outside than work out there. That being said, it was my mission this week to find all the random physical activities friends can do together around this city to get into that stellar one-piece swimsuit (click here to see my dream suit)

If playing team sports like beach volleyball, baseball or frisbee aren't really your thing, grab a pal and get physical (in a non-"me-so-horny" kind of way), with one of these mean activities:
Rowing
In crews of four or eight, the Toronto Argonaut Rowing Club teaches an adult learn-to-row class which kicks your butt with a full-body workout and an opportunity to meet some other random rowers.

Dancing
Want to pop it like Comfort on So You Think You Can Dance? Grab a friend and check out Toronto's hottest urban dance studio DLM Studio. They've got every level of reggae, hip-hop, popping and breaking that will add some zing to that booty and firm up those abs. If you prefer to salsa, tango or cha-cha, check out Danceology in Liberty Village.
Yoga on the Beach
On July 21st, try yoga outside for free. Downward Dog Yoga Centres is hosting a beach sesh with live drum beats to bring you closer to nature (or that dream swim suit). If you prefer holding the pigeon pose while overlooking a beautiful forest, check out Spynga for an end-of-day workout on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Virtual Golf
If global warming has rained on your outdoor physical parade, try swinging it like Tiger at an indoor golf simulator called Tee Times Indoor Golf . Don't worry if you don't have clubs, they rent them on location. FOUR!

Go. The sun is shining and there's playing to be done.