Our health and wellbeing are important facets of life; having a healthy lifestyle makes us feel good and improves our quality of life. One way to stay healthy is to get active! With the recent boom in the fitness industry, many of us are trying to find the best ways to get fit while enjoying ourselves. Unfortunately, finding the perfect place to sweat isn’t always easy to find, but lucky for you, Sudbury offers many great choices no matter your age or athletic ability. From beautiful indoor facilities to awe-inspiring outdoor adventures, here are some of the best places to sweat in Sudbury.
351 Kelly Lake Road, Sudbury, ON
RHP Training Centre is a revolutionary training facility built for all types of athletes. This enormous (22,000-square-foot) facility boasts an ice surface, a “Blade” skating treadmill, an 8,000-square-foot dry-land training area, as well as a complete gym, cardio section and its own yoga studio. This facility is the only one of its kind in Northern Ontario, one of Sudbury’s best-kept secrets, and a great place to sweat!
Although RHP Training Centre is a leader in training elite athletes, it also has plenty of options for those who don’t identify as an athlete per se but are looking for a good work out and get active. Personal training, group training, fitness classes, private on-ice training, summer development camps, and 3-on-3 hockey leagues are just some of the options available to the public, regardless of skill level and age. What sets RHP Training Centre apart from other training centres is not only its unique facility, but also their friendly, qualified staff who will make your workout enjoyable and effective.
3525 Forest Ridge Road, Chelmsford, ON
Forest Ridge Golf & Country Club may be one of 12 golf courses in Greater Sudbury; however, its beautifully scenic views, dedicated staff, and competitive prices make this facility one of a kind. Get active by walking Forest Ridge’s picturesque course, formed by carving out rock outcrops, swamps, low and high lands, and ponds. The 18-hole course is intended to test both the experienced as well as the recreational golfer, and it has proven rewarding for every player.
From the moment you walk into the pro shop you’re greeted by enthusiastic staff, excellent equipment, and expertise to help you be on your best game. The well-manicured greens and dedicated staff will make you feel like you’re playing St. Andrew’s, but without the hundred dollar green fee. When playing 18, you can sure break a sweat—make sure to stop by the chalet to cool off with a cold beverage. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, Forest Ridge Golf & Country Club will surpass all your exercise expectations and leave you feeling fit all summer long.
2309 S Bay Road, Sudbury, ON
Sudbury has many outdoor activities that are guaranteed to please both visitor and resident alike. With over 4,000 acres of protected green space, Lake Laurentian Conservation Area has plenty of beautiful hiking trails for every skill level. A newly built wooden boardwalk frames the edge of the lake, and provides the perfect pathway to walk your dog or check out the frogs and aquatic plants. The trails are accessible year-round, and the facility rents out snowshoes in the winter to provide Sudburians and visitors the opportunity to explore the great outdoors during all seasons!
As you walk along the boardwalk, you will find the Story Time Trails exhibit, which currently features Tim Lukowiak’s The Amazing Adventures of Melissa Bee—a children’s book that aims to educate children about the importance and impact of bees. The implementation of the Story Time Trails initiative encourages parents to bring the kids along for a hike and be active together!
1981 Burwash Road, Sudbury, ON
Over the last 10 years, rock climbing has become an increasingly popular sport worldwide, and Sudbury is no exception. Sudbury’s passionate climbing community and our eight months of winter proved the need for a full climbing facility in Sudbury; however, until three years ago, there wasn’t a space large enough to accommodate Sudbury’s sizable and advanced climbing community.
In November 2015, ARC Climbing + Yoga opened its doors boasting a state-of-the-art climbing and yoga facility that includes a boulder wall for beginners and kids as well as several larger climbing walls. These walls provide climbing space for a variety of skill levels—each pathway’s difficulty is indicated by colour-coding; this allows even ARC’s youngest athletes to learn to climb too! One of ARC’s many fitness initiatives is their Kids Summer Camps; these day camps provide hours of physical activity including climbing, yoga and outdoor adventures for today’s youth. One of the most popular services provided at ARC, instructional climbing is used to teach kids as well as beginners how to climb and often works in conjunction with ARC’s training area. This area features all sorts of exercise equipment, including a hang-board attachment which allows beginners to strengthen their muscles in preparation for climbing.
At ARC, you will also find a beautiful yoga studio that offers many types of yoga classes including both an express and a full-length Hatha yoga class, kids yoga, pre-teen yoga, baby yoga, aerial yoga, as well as warm and hot power flow yoga to warm your body and get you sweating even more. All methods of yoga are taught in group classes and some are even offered in private sessions. Whether you’re rock climbing or practicing yoga at ARC Climbing + Yoga, you’re guaranteed to glow!
If after reading this you’re still searching for the perfect fitness feat, make sure to check out the hundreds of other athletic activities available for exploration at www.discoversudbury.ca/explore. #GetOutside or #StayIn today and hashtag #DiscoverSudbury to share your active adventures with us!
