Resolutions getting to you? Well, ditch getting that gym membership that you’ll leave unused until you cancel it in May. Forget those yoga classes that remind you how inflexible you’ve become. Instead, try some of these options to get your blood moving this year.
Pickle & Chill
Pickleball rose to a nationwide trend not from the typical trendsetters like Gen Z or
Millennials, but from Baby Boomers. And in the wake of this trend, just two years ago,
Pickle & Chill picked up the charge in a big way by creating an experience that will get
your heart racing.
When the OSU tennis team moved out of their Henderson Road digs, David Seckel, Pickle & Chill director, saw an opportunity. Since first opening in fall 2022, P&C has had over 10,000 new visitors and boasts nine indoor/10 outdoor courts, plus an outdoor party patio, making it the largest dedicated indoor/outdoor pickleball facility in the Midwest.
Never played? No problem. As Amy, P&C partnerships director says, “Pickleball is one
of those sports that can be casual as well as professional.” They have beginner classes,
pick-up games, leagues and tournaments, and there’s even The Columbus Sliders, a
pro pickleball team that practices there. “The energy here is high—it’s very social and
we’re member centric. We’ve got a casual community—it’s a fun vibe,” says Amy.
Studio Glow Fitness
Get your glow on with some barre, dance cardio or trampoline cardio at Studio Glow. If that piques your interest, then you should sign up for some classes to move and shake until you feel your best for 2025. Or you can join one of their themed events to help get you out of the house.
Vertical Adventures
Reach new heights with this indoor rock-climbing facility just off 71 and 161, near Anheuser Busch. They’ve got all the gear, so you just show up with a water bottle and get ready to, er, rock.
Blackwing
Want to see how well your aim is? This firing range is equipped with state-of-the-art systems to help you up your game. Also, planning a bachelor party or girls’ night of firing fun could be the ticket to keeping your resolutions on point.