The Best Gyms in Indianapolis, Indiana

Adam Hughes
Like most other major cities, Indianapolis, Indiana has seen a proliferation of gyms and fitness centers in the last decade as fitness has become big business, and more and more people struggle to overcome the problems associated with being physically unfit. Weeding through the huge volume of choices to find the right gym can be a daunting task, but you can rest assured that these are some of the best exercise facilities that Indy has to offer.

Exercise Inc.
With locations in Brownsburg, Avon, and Zionsville, Exercise Inc. may be a bit out of the way for some Indianapolis residents, but the drive will be well worth it once you've discovered this hidden gem among Indy's gyms. Unlike most commercial gyms and personal trainers, Exercise Inc. puts forth a consistent philosophy to becoming and staying fit, rather than subjecting its clients to a litany of bomb and blitz routines that have little rhyme or reason. Indeed, Exercise Inc.'s programs are based on sound fundamentals of exercise science, which flow more generally from medical science, and thus align with the true functions and needs of the human body. Far from being esoteric theoretical concepts, these principles have led to great success for the clients at Exercise Inc., and these successes have been achieved with surprisingly little overall training time. The no-nonsense approach, coupled with a serious, private environment, make this the perfect place for people who really value the well-being enhancements that can be had from the application of proper exercise.

The National Institute for Fitness

The NIFS fitness facility is a different kind of "gym", because it is really an outcropping of a world-class research institute. Nestled in the IUPUI campus and medical community, NIFS provides members access to wonderful workout facilities and a host of programs led by highly qualified professionals. This gym is a great place to workout if you want access to the best facilities and fitness/health professionals.

Powerhouse Gym
Powerhouse Gym is, of course, a national chain, but it makes this list as Indy's entry into the world of traditional fitness and bodybuilding gyms. Because of it's nationwide reach and huge resources, your likely to find any kind of equipment that you could possibly want at Powerhouse, along with staff to help you use that equipment. If you're looking for a fairly hardcore lifting environment with lots of equipment, you won't do much better than this.

Whatever your fitness goals, Indianapolis has several good gyms that can meet your needs. Without a doubt, though, the ones listed here are among the very best in the city. So pick your poison and get moving!

Published by Adam Hughes - Featured Contributor in Arts & Entertainment and Sports

I was raised in central Indiana, where I now live (again), work, and play. I'm a chemist and mathematician by training and a software engineer by trade. I love to write and am continually amazed by the sim...  View profile

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