# Surf Fitness Studios Toronto's Surfset is an Unconventional Fitness Studio By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-01-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surfset References: [blogto](http://www.blogto.com/fitness/surfset-toronto) & [surfsettoronto](http://www.surfsettoronto.com/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smash-your-fitness), the boards can be set with three levels of resistance to challenge your balance. Surfset offers a number of [rigorous workouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuttingedge-workout-experiences), which take inspiration from [yoga poses to build core strength](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitness-modality) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mindful Fitness Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lsdr.md) - [Boutique Fitness Memberships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elleto.md) - [Innovative Australia-Based Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strong-pilates.md) - [Meditative Fitness Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagree-plus.md) - [Comprehensive Wellness-Oriented Fitness Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweat-and-tonics.md) - [Chic Contemporary Fitness Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-fitness-studio.md) - [Hybrid Pilates Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strong-pilates-canada.md) - [Expansive Wellness Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solis-movement.md) - [Private Toronto Pilates Classes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imprint-pilates.md)