Best Workout Locations In Boston

Amber Benge
Boston is a busy city with an eclectic blend of lifestyles. Many Boston dwellers are searching for the perfect way to lose weight and improve their health, and the city has more options than any one person can sift through. We support healthy lifestyles, so we are narrowing your search to the top ten workout locations. So when you find yourself on a quest for fitness, try these workout hot spots scattered all over the city and you will soon be on the road to healthy success.

Top 10 Boston Fitness Facilities

1. Focus Fitness
Located at 303 Congress Street, this elite gym has plenty to offer. Citysearch awarded Focus Fitness the honor of Boston's best personal trainers in 2007. You will find the personal attention you need to reach your goals at Focus Fitness. Instead of crowded aerobics classes, you will find workshops with only three to five members. Instructors are all National Academy of Sports Medicine fitness and conditioning specialists who know how to push your muscles to their max. Workshops vary from core training to olympic boot-camp, but you will find something for every fitness level and lifestyle. Focus Fitness is the best place to go when you have no idea where to start in your fitness journey.

2.FitCorp
You will find FitCorp facilities all over the city, but the Beacon Hill headquarters at One Beacon Street is known to be particularly amazing. FitCorp is well suited to professionals who have little time to dedicate to long workouts. They offer personal training, nutrition services, massages, and acupuncture. This is your one-stop shop for all fitness needs, and you can try it now with their 14-day trial membership which includes your choice of three workout programs and a 30 minute consultation with a FitCorp personal trainer.

3. Fitness International
If you are looking for a way to mix up your workouts, try Fitness International located at Boston's premier office building, International Place. Fitness International has something for everyone with classes that range from yoga to kickboxing. If group classes are not your favorite, then try a Fitness International personal trainer. These trainers are top notch fitness experts, who can guide you straight to your goals. This facility has great equipment and a member favorite is the poster in the stretching room which lists "50 Nifty Ways to Reduce Fat in Your Diet".

4. Boston Athletic Club
Make the trek to 653 Summer Street and try Boston Athletic Club's famous classes like "Intro Latin Dance" or "Weight Watchers Pay as you Go". The Athletic Club is a great charitable organization that combines fitness with fundraisers to benefit the whole city. They recently hosted a Spin For Hope event, where individuals cycled for three hours to raise money for the American Cancer Society's fight against cancer. They are currently offering a free pass for fitness rookies to try their facility, so stop by and see if you aren't amazed at the variety Boston Athletic Club offers.

5. Revolution Fitness
Located at 209 Columbus Avenue, Revolution Fitness offers the best nutrition coaching in the city. Combined with their excellent classes like HipHop dancing and cardio ballet, this facility is the mecca for fitness junkies. Revolution Fitness offers personalized training and a well-rounded assortment of equipment. They include some old school workout tricks with their new machines to push your body to its limits and give you a great calorie burn. When you're done with your workout, you should stop by their beautiful cafe with wireless internet access.

6. Wave Health and Fitness
If you enjoy being pampered, then you will love Wave Health and Fitness with combines a spa-luxury with complete physical fitness. You will find this facility nestled inside of the Seaport Hotel, offering a 50 foot pool with underwater music, a 17-station strength-training circuit, and cardio machines. Wave Health and Fitness is the only place in Boston where you can take Les Mills' well-known BODYPUMP classes, which will give your muscles more workout than you ever imagined possible. The best perk of this health club is the spa amenities that you can enjoy after a hard workout. Don't feel guilty about a little pampering after a workout. After all, you've earned it!

7. Custom Fitness
If you work strange hours, you can still enjoy Custom Fitness! Located in the Longwood Medical Area, they are Boston's exclusive 24 hour health club, with personalized fitness for everyone. Custom Fitness specializes in first time exercisers, which will spare you the embarrassment of flabby thighs when you hit the stair master! If you hate crowded gyms, then this is the place for you. You can exercise in complete privacy in their secluded workout suites. Personal coaches will walk you through the workouts and help you reach your goals quickly. Each private studio has separate climate control so you can set the temperature to your preference. You can even bring your own cd's or work out to no music at all. Custom fitness is all about tailoring your fitness routine to your personal desires and needs.

8. Beacon Hill Athletic Club
Located at 261 Friend Street, this 9,000 square foot facility is well-known for their popular cardioboxing program and cardio theatre audiovisual entertainment system. You can enjoy a spin class in their Spinning studio or take advantage of ellipticals and rowing machines in their cardio area. If you need a little extra motivation, Beacon Hill Athletic Club has well-educated personal trainers who can help you tailor a fitness plan according to your needs. They also offer a variety of classes, but the most interesting might be karate! The Athletic Club is the proud home of Beacon Hill Karate Academy, where you can try a great martial arts work out.

9. Body Evolver Fitness and Training
Boston's workout locations tend to be expensive, but Body Evolver Fitness and Training is the best buy for beginners. They offer great specials and low monthly rates, but can boast one of the top personal trainers in the United States. Body Evolver's Mike D'Angelo was listed in Allure magazine as one of the country's top trainers and also appeared on MTV's MADE as he transformed a tomboy into a graceful figure skater. One of Body Evolver's best features is their small group classes, where you can gather some friends for a fun work out at a low price. Check out this fitness hot spot at 364 Boylston Street.

10. Synergistics Personal Training Studio and Asian Therapeutic Center
If you swing by Synergistics on Newbury Street, you won't be sorry you stopped. This is perhaps the most unique fitness location in Boston with a brand new methodology for the fitness industry. Syngeristics combines pilates, martial arts, weight training, flexibility improvement, cardio, and posture corrections to bring a whole new personalized workout to Boston's fitness scene. They are known for their serene approach to weight loss with no screaming trainers or clanking machines. If you need a quiet place to exercise your mind and body, Synergistics Personal Training Studio is the place for you.

No matter where you choose to exercise, Boston has a place for you to learn more about health and fitness. There are hundreds of facilities cluttering every corner, but these workout locations stand out as the shining stars of the Boston fitness industry.

Published by Amber Benge

From a small farming community, Amber finds release and solace in her writing. When she isn't spilling her heart with her pen, she is chasing her two small children or serving in the church where her husban...  View profile

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