Boston's Best Fitness Classes
With so many gym choices and class opportunities, it can be tricky to sort through them all and figure out which one is the best match for your schedule and activity level. Whether you are a seasoned athlete or just trying to get in shape after a long, idle summer and fall, there is definitely a great class nearby. Plan to take one - or all - of these classes and you won't regret it. These are all great ways to meet all of your New Year's goals.
Dance Complex
536 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 547-9363
www.bollyx.com
BollyX is one of the most fun, heart-pumping fitness classes in Boston. BollyX is a Bollywood-inspired aerobics dance class taught by amazing high-energy instructors. Even the most uncoordinated people with get a thorough cardio workout from the dance class and you are guaranteed to love the Bollywood-infused pop music.
Bunker Hill Monument
Charlestown MA, 02129
(617) 657-9699
www.dareufitness.com
In the warm weather, all new moms are invited to join Boston's pilates guru, Jennifer Phelan, for a killer workout. Phelan, who is a new mom herself, knows exactly how to get Boston's moms looking fit and feeling more energetic than ever before. Not only will everyone lose that pesky baby weight, but it is a great way to get to know other new moms in the area and who knows, maybe even your little one will make a friend or two.
256 Hanover St #3
Boston, MA 02113
(617) 227-9642
www.northendyoga.com
North End Yoga is one of the best and most popular yoga studio in the Boston area. Vinyasa Flow is the classic form of yoga that gets your heart pumping, muscles stretched and your mind relaxed. Vinyasa is great for beginners and is still a great workout for even the most experienced yogis. North End Yoga offers a bunch of classes throughout the day and special programs typically once or more per month. Just make sure to sign up ahead of time because the studio is popular and the classes fill up quickly.
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43 Fairfield St.
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 536-0919
www.velo-citystudio.com
Cycling is one of the hottest crazes in Boston this year. Though spinning has been around for decades, new takes on the sport, like Soul Cycle, have brought cycling back into the spotlight. One of the best new spinning studios in Boston is Velo-City in the Back Bay. Spinning is a high-intensity, but low-impact workout that is sure to meet all of your cardio needs. Velo-City is super welcoming to first timers and even allows newbies to take a free class. There is also an entire section of the website dedicated to first-time riders.
30 Chauncy St.
Boston, MA 02110
(857) 350-4019
www.barrysbootcamp.com
Want to get in shape, but have trouble getting motivated to be serious in the gym? Barry's Bootcamp will certainly get you in gear. These bootcamp classes combine intense cardio and strength training for a full body workout. Barry's Bootcamp is conveniently located downtown, so it is perfect for people who work in Boston's financial district or have easy access to the orange or red MBTA subway lines. Check out a class and see if you agree with the Barry's Bootcamp motto - "The Best Workout in the World."
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Cameron Bruns is the founder of BostonGreenBlog.com and co-author of Just Us Gals Boston. She lives in Boston's North End, where her goal is to promote ethical, stylish, and sustainable lifestyle choices to all Boston residents. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.
