Summer Fit: The summertime guide to living well by: Jaymin Proulx Interrobang Published: Monday, May 30,

2011 If you're living in London this summer and want to take advantage of your free t ime to exercise, this city has many "sweet spots" that make getting fit fun. HIT THE GROUND RUNNING London is home to two particularly great running stores: Running Room and Runner s' Choice. Both are specialized running stores that also have a wide selection o f triathlon gear, running magazines and tons of meal supplements like protein ba rs, energy bars and carb-replenishing drinks and gels. RUNNING ROOM 620 Richmond St., 519-438-8550 runningroom.com The Running Room hosts free run groups on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and Sundays at 8: 30 a.m. They also hold walking and running clinics, and all programs by the Runn ing Room follow their unique training system. Visit their website for a list of races taking place across Ontario. RUNNERS' CHOICE 207 Dundas St., 519-672-5928 runnerschoice.on.ca Runners' Choice also hosts free run groups on Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. This store is known for its Runpiker series of fun runs that take place across Ontari o throughout the summer. Visit their website for details. MAKE A SPLASH The best way to cool off on a hot summer day is going for a dip in one of London 's many public pools and it's great exercise, too! For more information about loca l pools, swim times and memberships, visit tinyurl.com/londonpools. LONDON AQUATIC CENTRE 1045 Wonderland Rd. N., 519-661-4455 tinyurl.com/LACinfo Located in the west end of London, the Aquatic Centre is a world-class swimming and diving facility and has been host to many top-level meets, including the 200 1 Canada Summer Games. Besides an Olympic-sized swimming pool and an adults-only swirl pool, the Aquatic Centre also has an indoor aquatic climbing wall. SOUTH LONDON COMMUNITY POOL 585 Bradley Ave., 519-661-0920 tinyurl.com/SLCPinfo An awesome whale-shaped pool with a "Guppy Pool" hot tub makes this indoor pool a whale of a time! It also has a 10-foot tall aquatic rock-climbing wall and wat erslide. This pool is wheelchair accessible, featuring a wheelchair ramp from th e deck all the way into the water. CARLING HEIGHTS OPTIMIST COMMUNITY CENTRE 656 Elizabeth St., 519-661-2525 tinyurl.com/CHOCCinfo The fitness facility at the Wolseley Barracks has a full-size gym and exercise f acilities, as well as a gorgeous pool and an aquatic rock climbing wall! PUMP IT UP

For the indoor exerciser, there a number of gyms available in the city. For thos e athletes who crave the combative adrenaline rush, there are even gyms that spe cialize in mixed martial arts training. ADRENALINE TRAINING FACILITY 1794 Dundas St., Unit 1, 519-451-8880 adrenalinemma.ca This is the city's only fully functional Mixed Martial Arts and athletic trainin g facility. It's home to Mark "The Machine" Hominick, Sam "Hands of Stone" Stout and Alex "Pecker" Gasson. ATHLETIC CLUB 755 Wonderland Rd. N., 519-471-7181; 3198 Wonderland Rd. S., 519-686-8777 theathleticclubs.ca A popular London workout gym, The Athletic Club offers great facilities and a va riety of classes. Both locations are open 24 hours a day, five days a week. GOODLIFE FITNESS 201 King St., 519-433-0601; 775 Adelaide St. N., 519-438-4135; 1205 Oxford St. W., 519-471-4200; 825 Oxford St. E., 519-434-3331; 1925 Dundas St. E., 519-451-9026 goodlifefitness.com This is just a list of the five closest clubs to Fanshawe College - there are 11 GoodLife Fitness Clubs across the city. Many offer classes, swimming pools, squ ash courts and more. FITNESS FORUM 900 Jalna Blvd., 519-681-1123 fitnessforum.ca This gym offers group fitness classes, a variety of equipment, an indoor pool an d whirlpool, four international squash courts and even a nutrition program - thi nk of it as one-stop fitness shopping. GOLD'S GYM 4465 Wellington Rd. S., 226-289-4653 goldsgym.com A gym that offers a cardio theatre, wellness centre, swimming pool, classes and more, open 24/7. SUFFER-SYSTEM FIGHTING TEAM 1472 Dundas St., 519-860-3742 An MMA training camp that will really whip your butt into shape. They have plent y of classes and training programs that will get you to your fighting fittest. YMCA 382 Waterloo St., 519-667-3300; 1050 Hamilton Rd., 519-451-2395; 920 Sunningdale Rd. E., 519-667-4400 ymcawo.ca The amenities vary by location, but their pools, workout facilities and much mor e make the Y a great place to get fit. CHOW DOWN What good is an exercise program without access to great selection of healthy fo od? London's markets are great sources for fresh produce, especially if you take the organic route. Check out the selection of lean meats, dairy products, healt

hy snacks, fruits and vegetables at these beloved London markets. COVENT GARDEN MARKET 130 King St., 519-439-3921 coventmarket.com In the heart of downtown, this is a great place to chill with friends, grab some free-trade coffee and shop around too. Prices are a little more expensive than Food Basics, No Frills or Price Chopper, but the market offers an exquisite tea store, a nutrition and supplement store and tons of fresh, local produce from fa mily farms. This market also has a massage clinic on its upper level. SUNRIPE MARKETPLACE 744 Adelaide St. N., 519-433-4141 This market specializes in produce, a variety of meats, bread products, desserts and ethnic ingredients. Sunripe is famous for its high-quality food and the fre shness of its produce. Now that you're armed with all this information, go out and get fit! Running, sw imming, working out at the gym and taking a trip to the markets you're sure to fin d something you like as the city has plenty to offer for the healthy-minded. Goo d luck!