Patch Picks: Spring Fitness

Every Thursday, Mercer Island Patch will run a new weekly feature called , highlighting editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more.

We'd like to hear from you on what's hot on the Island!

Here are this week's picks for the best places to go to get fit:

1. Mercer Island’s has several levels of water aerobics classes that can get you fit without stressing your joints.
2. , and have many classes that will kick and punch you into fitness.
3. The has dozens of choices for fitness, from Kendo classes (Japanese sword fighting) to Zumba (dance exercise), they’ve got something for everyone at every fitness level.
4. has workout classes and a variety of exercise machines to help you get healthy this spring.
5. takes a holistic approach to stretching and getting your body and mind into shape.
6. The offers exercise classes for kids and adults for members and non-members.
7. provides Joseph Pilate’s unique fitness regimen that works the core of your body.
8. There are also a number of and on Mercer Island who will work with you one-on-one to create a fitness plan.