Birthplace of Babe Ruth, former training lanes for the most decorated Olympian and Men's Health's "Fittest Man of All-Time" Michael Phelps, and home of the Ravens, Orioles and Cal Ripken, there is no shortage of athletic inspiration in Baltimore.

Looking to find your inner athlete? GoRecess has you covered.  Check out some of these great fitness studios and classes in Baltimore...just don't forget to thank us when you're named the fittest man or woman of all time!

For intense cardio, look no further than InSync Cycle Studio

The first dedicated indoor cycling studio in the Baltimore metro area, InSync Cycle Studio's classes are led by a top-notch instructor team of Ironman and marathon finishers, yoga and Pilates instructors, and even a Baltimore Ravens trainer and Under Armour fit model. Classes include HDTVs and great tunes to keep you motivated. So grab your cycling shoes and get ready for a great ride! Read more...  

Sculpt muscles you didn't know existed at Pop Physique

Located on historic North Charles Street in the heart of Baltimore, check out Pop Physique Baltimore for an intoxicating barre workout from Los Angeles.  Designed to sculpt your entire body, Pop Physique's trademark Pop Sculpt class blends the use of light weights, a playground ball, and a ballet barre to strengthen and lengthen the body. Read more...

Looking to find your zen? Check out Baltimore Yoga Village

With locations in Hampden and Mt. Washington, Baltimore Yoga Village offers a variety of classical yoga styles, including vinyasa, hatha, gentle, restorative and anusara, as well as weekly meditation, chanting and breathing sessions. Drawing the full gamut of yogis and yoginis, from babies to elderly, its schedule serves the whole "village". And both locations offer FREE parking, water and mats, with no hidden fees. Read more...

Swim it off at Meadowbrook Aquatic & Fitness Center

Check out this state-of-the-art aquatics and fitness center, the home training facility of Olympian Michael Phelps as well as top Ironman Triathalon finisher Joanna Zeiger, a 2000 Olympian.  In addition to Masters Swimming, Aqua Jogging and Water Aerobics, they also offer yoga, Pilates, bootcamp, indoor cycling and more.

And when you're ready for a little "recess" after class, check out these local recs from the studio owners: 

• Dining: The Ambassador Dining Room for Indian, Yasou for Greek and Andy Nelson's for BBQ


• Live music: Classical and jazz music at An die Musik and John's Hopkins Shriver Hall, and contemporary and rock at Ram's Head Live or Ottobar


• Outdoor activities: Walking, running and biking the North Central Railroad Trail and checking out the farmers' markets in Waverly and under the 83 South Bridge