ATHLEISURE LIST: LA
THE WALL
If you don't follow their Instagram, we want to put THE WALL on your radar. THE WALL was created by celebrity trainer and group fitness guru Jason Wimberly. After more than a decade in the fitness industry, and having taught at some of the top studios in the country like Soulcyle, Revolution Studio, and Equinox, the former professional ballet dancer decided it was time to create his own concept. Combining his experience of having taught over 6000 classes throughout his career, he created the 123STACK, which is THE WALL’s signature workout.
ed to be April 2018. he new flagship studio goes beyond T what you would expect from most fitness studios. Designed by De Spec Architecture out of NYC with a focus on communal space outside of the designated workout areas, the studio will be a mecca for all things health and fitness, with two separate studios, one for weight training and one for cycling. A large lobby and retail area designed for connecting and unwinding - will feature athleisure brands Sukishufu, Vimmia, Year of Ours, Michi and men’s label EYSOM, as well as THE WALL’s own signature collection. Finished off by full service luxury locker rooms featuring a private label of bath products from Gazelli UK. Clients will be invited to refuel and rehydrate at THE BAR, the studio's own juice bar and café. THE WALL will be partnering with brands like Café Gratitude and Clover Juice to create original menu items exclusively for the in house café. Add on free spin shoe rental, free filtered water stations, and free 90 min-
he vision began in 2016, but in early T 2017, THE WALL launched its first pop up location on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood. Designed as a space to introduce the curriculum and the brand, the pop up (take advantage of the $18 introductory class prices) has been a great introduction, but will shut down end of February to focus on opening the new 5000 sq ft flagship studio located on Wilshire and Labrea. Opening date for the flagship studio is project-
AthleisureMag.com
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Jan 2018
