I visited CrossFit Kulturefit this week and have had a wonderful experience! It is a shame that…read moreCrossFit has not yet taken off in France, but I think it will get there eventually. :) It is a small box (gym, for those of you not familiar with CrossFit lingo), with two coaches. Coming from a box in California that started very small, I prefer only a couple of coaches. Quality over quantity any day! I have been training at another box in London for a couple of months, but the programming at Kulturefit is much better and it is obvious that the coaches, Albéric and Yohann, love what they do! With CrossFit, you can have good programming and bad programming. The programming at KultureFit is great! I haven't been sore in almost a year, but only a couple of days at their box has left my body feeling like it has actually gotten a workout. If you are living in Toulouse and looking at joining CrossFit, I recommend contacting them and trying it. If you want to get fit and reach your maximum fitness potential, it is the place to do it! It is much better than a conventional gym. You focus on functional movement to get you in shape for life. Need to lift heavy bags over your head, carry heavy groceries for miles, climb mountains, swim across oceans? Well, join CrossFit! It is a great combination of weight training and cardio. The community is kind and supportive! That's how it should be with CrossFit - everyone supports you and cheers you on. Whether you're first or last doesn't matter; it's all about competing with yourself. "Leave your ego at the door." ;) Plus, if you are traveling, Toulouse is a cute town to get some sun and relaxation from a big city. KultureFit is sort of near the airport in the northern part of the city, so if you stay further south it can be quite a commute... but the tram is a nice and relaxing journey to get there. If you don't speak French you might have some barriers, but the community is sooo welcoming and warm! Albéric speaks a tiny bit of English and seems happy to practice and Yohann speaks a little bit more. Still, you should learn a few basics to be respectful (I've learned my lesson, now time to learn some French!).

Très sympa/Fantastic studio with many course options--springboard, 3 levels of Matwork, 2 levels of…read morereformer, and other creative Pilates and yoga courses certain to diversify and challenge you. Individual training (solo) with the amazing Charlotte is also available. The owner speaks impeccable French and English, and a few instructors can pinch hit in English when they see you looking confused ;). Also has a great app for booking! Also on the MindBody app!

Great place to drop in if you are in town. The coaches are great and friendly (makes extra effort…read moreto speak English). 15 mins walk from the Novotel, and you get 10% off through gymlib.com. Euro 10 per visit.

Have you ever been to a yoga class where the teacher is a bit kooky and full of Indian cultural…read moreappropriation that is way off? Well this is not that. This is what modern a yoga class should be Zoe is careful and methodical in her practice and works with the individual members of the class to practice at their level. You won't go to her class and have head stands pushed on you. Now if your thing is crazy bends and stress positions, she can sure accommodate you. Again, she works at your level and you will leave feeling great, not like you just ran a 10k.

I have sampled everything Zoe has to offer under the Satya umbrella and am a big fan. I very much…read moreenjoyed the pranayama class I took one evening (my very first class) and decided to give the yoga classes in the park a try. It's awesome doing yoga outside! Zoe is a patient and knowledgable teacher. I love how she gives many options depending on your mood or where your body is feeling for the day (she will demo the pose, then give examples of how to make it easier if you aren't seeing your best, or how to make it more challenging if you want to take it up a notch.) I love the type of yoga she teaches as well (yoga synergy). But my absolute favorite is getting a massage! I happen to know she works with a wide range of styles, from sports massage (which my husband needs) all the way to much gentler stuff (which is what I need.) I can't say it enough - Zoe is fantastic!