Maintaining a healthy lifestyle involves both physical fitness and mental well-being. Irvine offers a variety of resources to support residents in achieving their health and wellness goals.
Fitness Centers
For those seeking to enhance their physical fitness, Irvine provides numerous options:
Life Time Lakeshore-Irvine
Located at 18007 Von Karman Ave., Life Time offers an expansive workout floor, luxury amenities, and a 24,000-square-foot beach club with lush landscaping and a whirlpool. The facility operates daily from 4:00 AM to 12:00 AM. For more information, visit their website or call 949-739-6307.
LA Fitness
With multiple locations in Irvine, LA Fitness provides a range of equipment and group fitness classes. The Michelson Drive location at 3021 Michelson Drive operates Monday through Thursday from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Friday from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and weekends from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Contact them at 949-988-5372 or visit their website for more details.
Club Studio Fitness
Situated at 5715 Alton Parkway, Club Studio Fitness offers boutique fitness studios with certified instructors. Operating hours are Monday through Thursday from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Friday from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and weekends from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. For more information, call 949-418-1430 or visit their website.
Mental Health Resources
Addressing mental health is equally important. Irvine provides several resources:
City of Irvine Behavioral Health Resources
The city’s Social Services Office offers a list of behavioral health resources, including the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Orange County, dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by mental illness. For more information, visit the City of Irvine’s website or call 949-724-6650.
UC Irvine Counseling Center
For students, the UC Irvine Counseling Center provides mental health services, including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, and workshops. Services are free for enrolled students. More information is available on their website.
Irvine Police Department’s I-CARE Program
The Irvine Community Alternative Response and Engagement (I-CARE) Team handles mental health crisis assessments, homeless outreach, and other community-based needs that may not require a law enforcement response. They work closely with the Mental Health Outreach Unit to provide support. Contact them via email at icare@cityofirvine.org or visit their website for more details.
By utilizing these resources, residents can take proactive steps toward maintaining and improving their overall health and wellness.