New gyms, a meal delivery service and one swanky nail salon will help you look and feel your best this summer season.
Recharge in the ultrasleek infrared sauna at Irvine’s new Club Studio Fitness. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRAND
CLUB STUDIO FITNESS At Irvine’s new Club Studio Fitness, boutique fitness classes, premium gym equipment, personal training and upscale wellness amenities come together under one roof. Located on Alton Parkway, the club allows gym-goers to utilize free weights, cardio and strength training machines, a lap pool, and a basketball court at their leisure or sign up for an on-site class. CS4 will get your heart pumping with treadmills, bikes, rowers and strength-training equipment, while Rebound will have you bouncing on a trampoline in one of three signature classes. Yogis will find their Zen in hot yoga sessions, cycle junkies can get their spin on in 45-minute Ride classes, and Box invites competitors to tackle nine rounds of boxing moves for a full-body burn. Post-sweat, relax in the steam room, infrared sauna, whirlpool spa and cryotherapy chamber before grabbing a protein-packed smoothie at Beaming Wellness cafe. Welcome to the Club. clubstudiofitness.com
The strength training zone at Life Time Lakeshore-Irvine offers beautiful mountain views. MANICURE PHOTO BY DRAGONIMAGES/ISTOCK
LIFE TIME LAKESHORE-IRVINE
Joining locations in Laguna Niguel and Rancho San Clemente, Life Time has added a 94,000-square-foot facility in Irvine to its growing empire of athletic country clubs. Situated on Von Karman Avenue, the sprawling space goes beyond the traditional gym to offer its members childcare, an outdoor beach club complete with an on-site bar, a full-service LifeSpa featuring massages and hair, skin and nail services, plus fresh fare at the on-site LifeCafe. Enjoy myriad workout spaces featuring free weights and cardio machines, or sweat it out in a group setting by playing on the full-size basketball court or signing up for barre, cycling, Pilates and yoga classes. Personal and group training ensures visitors of all fitness levels can find their comfort zone, and luxurious whirlpools, steam rooms and saunas promise plenty of relaxation after all that hard work. Life-changing, indeed. lifetime.life
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BLÜ NAIL BAR & SPA
Four years after the debut of its inaugural nail salon at Fashion Island, Blü Nail Bar & Spa has opened its second location at Crystal Cove Shopping Center in Newport Coast. Located next door to Casablanca Bridal, the luxury full-service spa offers manicures and pedicures, waxing and threading services, neck and shoulder massages, and a variety of facials. Pamper your toes and tips with OPI Nail Lacquer, and don’t forget to bring the little ones along for fun—kids 11 and under can enjoy a mani-pedi or polish change for $10 to $20. Nailed it! blunailbarandspa.com
The chicken piccata from Lucie’s Wholesome Kitchen arrives with asparagus and your choice of rice pilaf or linguine. PHOTO COURTESY OF BRANDS
LUCIE’S WHOLESOME KITCHEN
Private chef Lucie Cartier is helping locals throughout Orange County make dinnertime easy-breezy with her meal delivery service Lucie’s Wholesome Kitchen. Available in Laguna Beach, Newport Beach, Irvine, Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach, the company allows locals to choose from a variety of meals up until 3PM for same-day delivery. Ideal for families or singles who enjoy leftovers, the dinners serve six and range from grilled chicken shawarma (paired with a Greek salad, rice pilaf, toasted pita, handmade hummus and tzatziki) to classic Italian stuffed shells (served with meatballs, garlic bread and Caesar salad). Menus change weekly, and sides or desserts can be added on—don’t miss Lucie’s signature Dream Chocolate Chip Cookies. Dinner plans, done. lucieswholesomekitchen.com
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