{"id":11949,"date":"2017-04-13T10:35:22","date_gmt":"2017-04-13T14:35:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/?p=11949"},"modified":"2018-06-22T08:35:39","modified_gmt":"2018-06-22T12:35:39","slug":"sports-in-playa-del-carmen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/sports-in-playa-del-carmen\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stay in Shape in Playa del Carmen || Sports in Playa del Carmen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Vacation time and vice are generally two things that don&#8217;t bode well for your fine-tuned exercise regime.<\/p>\n<p>With all the different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/places-to-eat-in-playa-del-carmen\/\">Playa del Carmen restaurants<\/a>, it&#8217;s easy to see all those days watching what you eat and going to the gym start to fade away.<\/p>\n<p>Not to mention the town&#8217;s lively and alcohol-induced nightlife.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, it doesn&#8217;t have to be that way.<\/p>\n<p>And, no, living it up in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Playa del Carmen<\/strong><\/a> doesn&#8217;t completely exclude the fact that you can also keep up your routine far away from your routine.<\/p>\n<h2>5 Sports in Playa del Carmen to Help You Stay Fit<\/h2>\n<p>You may not find mountain climbing, rowing, or alligator wrestling in Playa del Carmen, but there are still a few things you can do to stay fit.<\/p>\n<p>As a word of advice, however, I recommend you take into consideration that it can get really hot in Playa.<\/p>\n<p>In other words, plan to exercise either early in the morning or late in the afternoon and not in the heat of the day. And always &#8212; always &#8212; keep hydrated.<\/p>\n<h3>#1 Yoga Classes<\/h3>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-12064 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sports-playa-del-carmen-3-of-9.jpg\" alt=\"kava kasa yoga\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"12064\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Playa del Carmen is a popular destination for the yogis amongst us.<\/p>\n<p>No worries about whether you&#8217;ll find some good classes to take while enjoying some tropical zen at the beach.<\/p>\n<p>There are also several different techniques, so it&#8217;s just a question of finding what&#8217;s right for you.<\/p>\n<p>Options include\u00a0Yoga Loft, Inti Beach Club, Yoga District and the weekly donation-based classes at Kava Kasa. #TravelTip: there is also a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/best-playa-del-carmen-markets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>great local market<\/strong><\/a> held at Kava Kasa every Tuesday afternoon!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our suggestion<\/strong>: Kava Kasa<br \/>\n<strong>Location<\/strong>: 22nd Street between 5th &amp; 10th Ave.<br \/>\n<strong>Contact<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kavakasa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Kava Kasa Facebook page<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d14935.704558654365!2d-87.0695111!3d20.6318672!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0xcd5a510467874d8b!2sKava+Kasa!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smx!4v1491924329337\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>#2 Stand-Up Paddle Board<\/h3>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-11757 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/aloha-paddle.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"11757\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Speaking of zen-like balance, have you ever tried to do some stand-up paddleboarding?<\/p>\n<p>Located at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/inti-beach-club\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Inti Beach Club<\/strong><\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/stand-up-paddle-boarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Aloha Paddle Club<\/strong><\/a> offers guests the opportunity to partake in the fine and mesmerizing art of paddling boarding in the middle of the Caribbean Sea.<\/p>\n<p>If you like a mix of strength, balance, and concentration, it&#8217;s a great activity. It also doesn&#8217;t require prior knowledge or too much athletic ability for starters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our suggestion<\/strong>: Aloha Paddle Club<br \/>\n<strong>Location<\/strong>: Beach between 4th &amp; 6th<br \/>\n<strong>Contact<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alohapaddleclub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Aloha Paddle Club website<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3734.1196806685475!2d-87.07514068459739!3d20.623978006848073!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8f4e433a7190a95d%3A0x58729a41365d708f!2sAloha+Paddle+Club!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smx!4v1491924391872\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>#3 Bicycle rides<\/h3>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-12065 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sports-playa-del-carmen-6-of-9.jpg\" alt=\"Playa del Carmen Bike Park\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-id=\"12065\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Remember my advice about when to exercise?<\/p>\n<p>This may not be such an issues with this great all-terrain, all-weather activity for young and old alike.<\/p>\n<p>However, that is only if you swap the hot asphalt and crowded streets of Playa del Carmen for the nearby Punta Venado Bike Park.<\/p>\n<p>You may not find mountains here to ride your rented mountain bike over, but you will be able to either race or linger down jungle-lined paths filled with natural wildlife as well as journey alongside the beach and near mangroves and cenotes.<\/p>\n<p>These extensive trails have different difficulty levels and provide a good way to leisurely explore the local flora and fauna.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our suggestion<\/strong>: Puerto Venado Bike Park<br \/>\n<strong>Location<\/strong>: Cancun-Tulum Highway, Km. 278<br \/>\n<strong>Contact<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvbikepark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Punta Venado website<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3735.8779760437596!2d-87.15677768459804!3d20.552173009251703!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8f4e468f2114c677%3A0x1494393a963924a7!2sPunta+Venado+Bike+Park!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smx!4v1491924414818\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>#4 Go for a jog<\/h3>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-18577 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/playa-del-carmen-running.jpg\" alt=\"Running in Playa del Carmen\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" data-id=\"18577\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tie up the laces, adjust those socks, put on your Adidas headband and start throwing up some sand with a nice jog in Playa del Carmen.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to run on the beach, start off at the area of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/hotels\/playacar-palace-all-inclusive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Playacar Palace<\/strong><\/a>, just south of the Cozumel ferry terminal.<\/p>\n<p>If you go early enough, 5th Avenue is a great place to run, especially if you start at around say 46th Street.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll be running on pavement but along the way you&#8217;ll also find a few small roads that lead down to the beach. There is also a nice stadium with a jogging trail and basketball court on 10th and 38th Street.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our suggestion<\/strong>: On the beach<br \/>\n<strong>Location<\/strong>: Just south of Cozumel ferry terminal<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3734.2068384015474!2d-87.07891548459737!3d20.620424306967166!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8f4e434083cf780f%3A0x230b1fb4ef57dc3!2sPlayacar+Palace%C2%AE!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smx!4v1491924799536\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>#5 Get a gym membership or day pass<\/h3>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.playadelcarmen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/california-fitness-playa.jpg\" alt=\"california fitness playa del camrne\" width=\"720\" height=\"403\" data-id=\"18578\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Just because you&#8217;ve decided to be one with the Playa del Carmen beach doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t go to the gym.<\/p>\n<p>No membership? No problem!<\/p>\n<p>There are several Playa del Carmen gyms that offer you the chance to keep up with your workout routine while on vacation.<\/p>\n<p>Located on 1st and 16th, The Gym offers day passes for $300 MXN or weekly passes for $1500 MXN.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking to spend a little less, California Fitness, located off the highway in the Centro Maya shopping center, offers no-contract monthly memberships for just $289 MXN a month.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our suggestion<\/strong>: California Fitness<br \/>\n<strong>Location<\/strong>: Centro Maya Shopping Mall<br \/>\n<strong>Contact<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.californiafitness.com.mx\/california-fitness-playadelcarmen.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>California Fitness website<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3734.2017202407833!2d-87.10023968459741!3d20.62063300696021!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x8f4e430b921a9feb%3A0x234ee878938805a0!2sCALIFORNIA+FITNESS+PLAYA+DEL+CARMEN!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smx!4v1491924443802\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>How to do like to stay in shape on vacation?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Leave your tips in the comment section below!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"credits-overlay\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" data-target=\".wp-image-12064\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kavakasa\/\" target=\"_blank\">Kava Kasa<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"credits-overlay\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" data-target=\".wp-image-11757\">Image Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/alohapaddleclub\/\" target=\"_blank\">Aloha Paddle Club<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"credits-overlay\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff\" data-target=\".wp-image-12065\">Image Credit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pvbikepark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Punta Venado<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vacation time and vice are generally two things that don&#8217;t bode well for your fine-tuned exercise regime. 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