10 amazing places to workout like a superstar athlete

Whether you’re going for the gold in Rio or just trying to fit back into your skinny jeans, here’s where to get in shape like an elite athlete:

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Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre | Flickr CC: Simon_sees

Make a splash at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre: Sydney, Australia
After closing ceremonies in Sydney in 2000, this aquatic center opened up to us mere mortals. Learn to swim, do laps on your own or join a “swim squad” to get serious about honing your stroke.

Run like a Kenyan at the Kenya Experience: Iten, Kenya
We can’t promise you’ll earn a medal, but you should at least be able to shave some time off your 5k after visiting this East African town that has cranked out many of the world’s fastest long-distance runners. During training camp, you’ll endure high-elevation track workouts, pick the brains of champions and even visit local runners in their homes.

Float your boat with Community Rowing Inc.: Boston, MA
You don’t need a perfect SAT score to row in the same waters as an Ivy League crew team. Settle into a catamaran on the Charles River to learn rowing basics and river traffic patterns—and develop some seriously buff arms in the process.

Pebble Beach Golf Links | Flickr CC: Gary Denham

Tee off at Pebble Beach Golf Links: Pebble Beach, CA
This dreamy California course has hosted five U.S. Golf Opens, but you need not be a bigshot to play here. Pebble Beach consistently gets a nod from Golf Digest as the country’s best public course, so reserve your tee time and prepare for a golf vacation that’s way above par.

Score a perfect 10 at Awaken Gymnastics: Denver, CO
This is not some tiny tots’ tumbling gym. Get into cereal box-worthy shape through tumbling, rings, handstandsand other fundamentals. This award-winning Denver gym even offers short-term packages for travelers.

Dive in at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Channel your inner Greg Louganis as you dive from 1- and 3-meter springboards at this Fort Lauderdale facility that’s also home to the International Swimming Hall of Fame. You may not earn a spot on the podium, but the workout will get your feet wet into the world of diving.

USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center | Flickr CC: Michael Vadon

Perfect your serve at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center: Flushing, NY
This Queens facility hosts the U.S. Tennis Open each summer, but that still leaves 11 months out of the year for the public to hold court. Reserve an indoor or outdoor court, take lessons or enroll in “cardio tennis” to really get your heart pumping.

Get your kicks at the National Taekwondo Center: Los Angeles, CA
Multitaskers will love training with these champion martial arts masters, who can help students get in shape and learn selfdefense in one fell swoop. With three Los Angeles-area locations, there are plenty of opportunities to get in fighting shape.

Practice your spike at Sinjin Volleyball Camp: Malibu, CA
Former pro beach volleyball player Christopher St. John “Sinjin” Smith lends his name to these clinics at various locations along the Southern California shores. Even if you don’t score a big endorsement deal, the workout will get you ready for swimsuit season.

Learn to box at Joltin’ Jabs: Philadelphia, PA
Former pro boxer “Joltin’ Joey” DeMalavez runs this boxing gym that’ll have you looking like a knockout. After your sweat session, take a victory run up the “Rocky steps”at Philly’s Museum of Art. You’ve earned it.

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