Despite a lack of ocean and surf-worthy waves in the city of Toronto, Surfset is an offbeat gym that provides a workout inspired by the balance and strength you need to move with agility on a board. The studio's classes make use of mechanized RipSurfer X boards, which feature a gentle rocking motion that mimics the movement of the sea. Almost like a bike at a spin class, the boards can be set with three levels of resistance to challenge your balance. Surfset offers a number of rigorous workouts, which take inspiration from yoga poses to build core strength and grace.
The studio is airy and open, much like the way yoga studios are typically set up. Similarly, the classes are priced like the average yoga class as well.
What's Driving This Trend
- Surf-inspired Fitness
- Opportunity to create surf-inspired fitness studios in areas without access to ocean waves.
- Mechanized Exercise Equipment
- Development of new fitness equipment mimicking natural movements to enhance exercise experience and results.
- Innovative Yoga Classes
- Integrating unconventional fitness exercises into the yoga practice to improve core strength and balance.
Who This Affects Most
- Fitness Studios
- Fitness studios can adopt surf-inspired workouts to differentiate their offerings and attract new customers.
- Fitness Equipment Manufacturing
- Manufacturers can design and create mechanized exercise equipment to mimic natural movements and enhance exercise experience.
- Yoga Studios
- Yoga studios can explore incorporating unconventional fitness exercises into the practice to attract new customers and improve the practice.
