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Shondelle Solomon-Miles, AKA "Coach," has a body as impossibly skinny and taut as Iggy Pop's, a look as fierce as Nicki Minaj's, and a way of making you obey that's like Mom when she means business. Coach's B.A. from Columbia University and master's degree from the University of Miami don't hurt either. At her gym, Synergize, she follows the sta...

If you survive all 9,000 kettlebell swings, hand-stand pushups, dead lifts, pullups, wall balls, box jumps, and overhead squats, CrossFit 305 promises to make you so tough you could tie an alligator in a knot with your glutes. If you've never tried CrossFit because you're afraid of red-faced and spitting militant trainers, stop watching trashy T...

In an era when boutique gyms and outdoor boot camps seem to be sweeping us off our feet, it's nice to know there's still one place where we can get a variety of workouts that won't result in a deflated bank account. New York Health & Racquet Club has come a long way from the days of basic aerobic classes and standard equipment. What makes this g...

Pole-dancing classes mean never say die! This chain, known for its multitude of cutting-edge classes, such as the famous spin workouts and the more unusual AntiGravity Yoga and X-Pole Dancing, offers the perfect mix: the reliability of a chain with the creativity of a boutique gym. The Crunch Fitness Burbank location opened across from Ikea at t...

Remember the old downtown YMCA? You know, that dark underground bunker that was awesome if you and your mustachioed friend wanted to toss around the medicine ball in 1935? Yeah, this is the opposite. This bright and shiny, state-of-the-art facility is about to celebrate its second year, and if you haven't seen it yet, you owe it to yourself to s...

Shred415 knows why you work out: to burn fat. And at Shred415, the workout is designed to optimize fat burning for the best results. Cardio and weight training combine to create an ideal workout. And for those who feel a little apprehensive, not to worry: At Shred415, all intensity levels are welcome, so no one gets left in the dust.

The GymKC doesn't want you grunting loudly in tight Spandex at their gym. It's just not who they are. They want regular people who just want to have a good workout and feel awesome when they leave their facility. It's not a meat market, and meat heads aren't welcome. If all that sounds attractive to you, then you've found your match at The GymKC.

Pro runner Phil Clark built his NoLibs gym for himself, filling it with his favorite toys, like four-minute-mile treadmills and a rowing machine with a built-in water chamber. Now you’re welcome to play with them, too.

Plymouth CrossFit is school of ELITE FITNESS located at the northern tip of Canton. We teach basic to advanced level classes in functional exercise, athletic conditioning, plyometrics, kettlebell training, Olympic weightlifting, medicine ball and dumbbell training, power-lifting, gymnastics, rowing, running. Our new facility is huge! We run spor...

We strive to make being fit fun and entertaining for the entire family everyday. That's because we, too, are family members and we recognize without health, nothing else really matters. So join us in this endeavor to build a healthier community - and it starts one family at a time. We have 16 wonderful clubs conveniently located in your neighbor...

Whether you’re a fitness guru or simply trying to shed a few pounds before your high school reunion, the Fitness Centre & Day Spa at Florida Hospital in Celebration is great for primarily two reasons: By gym standards, the place is gorgeous. But best of all, it’s located at a hospital. When you fail miserably at trying to impress the cute Pilate...

Sometimes a hotel fitness center just won’t do when you want to be surrounded by other gym rats who know a bicep from a tricep. This 24-hour-center has pro trainers wandering the expansive exercise areas, which are packed with cardio and multifunctional strength-training equipment and free weights. There’s a running track, racquetball courts, a...

With three spacious fitness centers chock full of equipment, access to swimming pools, the largest walking and running track in town, and an almost overwhelming roster of class options, the YWCA gives you plenty of bang for your buck. Plus it's family friendly, and the right spot for you no matter your fitness level, ability, age, gender, or wha...