The beneficial effects of exercise on physical and mental health are well documented. Research shows that exercise also shows unexplored potential as a supplementary tool in addiction recovery.
Exercise can boost mood, help to mitigate withdrawal symptoms, and help people in recovery to feel fitter and healthier while avoiding relapse. That said, exercise needs to be one component of a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses the psychological aspect of addiction through counseling and psychotherapy.
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This guide showcases some of the best fitness centers in Laguna Beach, California. Implement healthy, positive behavioral change in the Golden State as you move from active addiction into ongoing recovery.
How Exercise can Help with Addiction Recovery
Evidence-based addiction treatment involves counseling and psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy. These interventions allow you to work out why you are using alcohol or drugs despite negative outcomes, and you will learn to manage the emotions that fuel addictive behaviors more effectively.
Research also suggests that exercise could play a role in reducing the risk of relapse in those with addictions. A recent study shows that those in recovery from alcohol use disorder report fewer urges to drink when they perform vigorous exercise sessions. There is also growing research to support the increased effectiveness of contingency management when it is used in combination with exercise. Contingency management is an incentive-based modality often used to treat stimulant use disorders.
Exercise can help with addiction recovery in many areas, then. These include:
- Stress reduction and management
- Improved sleep
- Boosted mood
- Increased energy levels
- Strengthened immune system
- Reduced risk of relapse
- Minimizing cravings
Fitness and Recovery in Laguna Beach
Here are five of the best fitness centers in Laguna Beach for those in recovery in Southern California:
1) Art of Fitness
Art of Fitness in Laguna Beach is a full-service gym that offers something for everyone in recovery from addiction.
Choose to work out alone at this oceanfront gym, or take one of over 40 weekly classes. Top trainers from around the world offer the following classes:
- Yoga
- Spin
- Pilates
- Barre
- Aerial yoga
When you have boosted body and mind, decompress with some organic juice or a nutritious smoothie.
2) OM Yoga and Meditation
OM is known as Laguna Beach’s leading studio for meditation and yoga. Both of these activities are invaluable for those in recovery from addiction, imparting healthy relaxation techniques.
Mindfulness-based classes at OM Laguna Beach include:
- Meditation
- Yoga
- Coaching
- Teacher training
The OM community offers access to many different practice styles, meaning there is a class for those looking to build a happier, healthier sober life.
OM is located in North Laguna Beach, in the Boat Canyon Shopping Center above Pavilions Market. There is ample parking upstairs.
3) Laguna Health Club
Laguna Health Club was completely remodeled in 2019 to incorporate:
- Incline trainers
- Fitness bikes
- Ellipticals
- Functional resistance equipment
- Weight room with dumbbells and preset bars
For all types of weight training, as well as stretching, cardio, and HIIT (high intensity interval training), work with world class personal trainers at a fitness center that has been serving the Laguna Beach community for more than 50 years.
4) Pure Pilates
Pure Pilates is a wellness sanctuary with locations in:
- Laguna Beach
- Laguna Niguel
- Ladera Ranch
- Santa Margarita
This tranquil and inclusive environment with shoji screens and bamboo flooring is welcoming to people of all ages and at all stages of their recovery journeys. Take group classes or private sessions and engage in a full-body workout that will strengthen your core while centering you emotionally. Reduce stress levels in your recovery at Pure Pilates in Laguna Beach.
5) The Well
The Well is an invigorating fitness and wellness studio located in the heart of Laguna Beach.
Benefits of heading to The Well include:
- Access 24/7/365
- Air purified by ultraviolet light
- Assisted Stretching
- Personal Training
- Nutrition Coaching
- Wellness Coaching
Take advantage of equipment from Stairmaster and Life Fitness in an architect-designed studio in Laguna Beach, California.
The Well will help you to create a healthier lifestyle as you move beyond drug addiction or alcoholism, with a tailored nutrition plan, strength training, cardio training, and flexibility.
California Detox in Laguna Beach
If you require inpatient or outpatient treatment in Laguna Beach, we provide the following programs at California Detox:
Inpatient programs (residential rehab)
- PHPs (partial hospitalization programs)
- IOPs (intensive outpatient programs)
- Virtual IOPs (remote rehab programs)
- Dual diagnosis treatment programs
All California Detox treatment programs combine evidence-based treatments like psychotherapy, counseling, and MAT (medication-assisted treatment) with holistic therapies. From sessions in the gym to outdoor exercise, you can heal your body and mind as you move from active addiction into ongoing recovery in Laguna Beach.
By the time you complete your treatment program, you should already be implementing positive behavioral change. Continue to incorporate at least 30 minutes of exercise into your daily routine, and you can thrive rather than survive in recovery from alcoholism or drug addiction. Call 949.694.8305 for immediate assistance in Laguna Beach, CA.
