10 New Orleans Boutique Fitness Studios
Working out can be a lonely experience. Just you, your headphones, and some weights. Sometimes, what you need is a little boost.
On this list you'll find the best NOLA has to offer in the way of boutique fitness. Join in and you won't know whether you've stepped into a workout class or a dance party!
1. HOTWORX
Multiple Locations
hotworx.net
HOTWORX is the perfect place for anyone who likes to work up a sweat. Offering 24-hour virtual infrared sauna workouts, HOTWORX is a unique and fun option. From pilates and yoga to cycling and rowing, you're sure to not get bored. Staffed hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays; however, members can enjoy 24-hour access.
2. Hype Haus Fitness
730 S. Rampart St., (504) 715-1007
hypehausfitness.com
Wish your workouts could feel like a party? Hype Haus takes a new approach to group fitness. They will have you upbeat and grooving even at those early morning workouts. At Hype Haus, you'll be smiling through the burn as you rock out to great music and feed off the instructors' infectious energy.
3. Pure Barre
Multiple Locations
purebarre.com
Pure Barre combines elements of Pilates, yoga, and ballet to give you a full-body burn with lower impact. Pure Barre strengthens your muscles and joints, as well as improving flexibility and balance. Barre is also a proven aid for those recovering from injury. Claim your first Pure Barre class for free, and you might just be hooked!
4. Romney Studios
5619 Magazine St., (504) 895-1167
romneystudios.com
Founded by Erin Romney in 2005, Romney Studios offers a diverse array of workouts from cycling to Pilates, as well as all the Instagrammable vibes of your dreams. Romney Studios also provides many different ways to take their classes. Guests can take part in indoor classes, as well as outdoor, or tune in on the studio's streaming service MVMT. Romney Studios is thus a great way to get your movement in even if you only have a few minutes to roll out your mat on your living room floor.
5. City Surf Fitness New Orleans
5924 Magazine St., (504) 281-4147
citysurffitness.com
Are you a surf junkie missing those waves in the Crescent City? Head on over to City Surf Fitness for your surf-inspired workout. Each participant in a class gets a "board" to exercise on. As you balance on your board, you will learn basic surf techniques and get a full-body burn at the same time. If you're tired of your same old fitness routine, switch it up with this unique workout!
6. Fit Therapy
3138 Magazine St., (504) 325-5400
myfittherapy.com
Fit Therapy prides itself on catering to beginners, as well as seasoned athletes. The studio offers a unique approach to fitness perfect for those bored of their traditional workout regiments. Fit Therapy's classics are their "abs and arms," "full body circuits," "glute therapy," and "sweat therapy" classes. They have recently added "glutes and abs" and "mobility and flex" workouts.
7. Orangetheory
Multiple Locations
orangetheory.com
Combining cardio and weight lifting, Orangetheory classes are about more than just short-term fitness goals. With every class, Orangetheory has longevity in mind, helping you live a longer, healthier life via fitness. Whether you're a beginner or a workout junkie, Orangetheory is sure to challenge you and help you become the best you! Orangetheory also offers you your money back after 30 days if the classes are not what you are looking for.
8. Iron Tribe NOLA
740 Julia St., (504) 470-5951
irontribefitness.com
Full of community and an intensity that will have you getting stronger than you ever believed you could be, Iron Tribe is for all those who enjoy a sweat and thrive off others' energy. If you're new to exercise, Iron Tribe offers the option to speak with expert coaches about your goals and to learn the ins and outs of the gym. Alongside group fitness, Iron Tribe also provides personal training. That way, you can customize your plan to fit your individual goals.
9. Barre3
Multiple Locations
barre3.com
Barre3 aims to give their customers not only greater fitness but also a groundedness and connection with their bodies. Barre helps build strength while also improving the mind-body connection, allowing participants to tune into their bodies' cues, have increased stability, and feel more energized. Barre3 also offers prenatal and postnatal workouts so that you can continue on your fitness journey throughout these milestones.
10. Body Shoppe
5007 Freret St., (504) 766-0062
nolabodyshoppe.com
The Body Shoppe is your go-to for fun and energizing workouts that will give you a boost for the rest of your day. Body Shoppe's heated workouts come in several varieties, including "Tempo Dance Cardio," "Flex + Flow," HIIT + Flow," "HIIT," and "Core Flow." Body Shoppe's classes are sure to challenge you, but the dance-party atmosphere is sure to have you start craving the burn! To jump-start your post-workout recovery, check out their infrared saunas!
Fitness Can be Fun in NOLA
Say goodbye to the days of lonely, grueling workouts and hello to boutique fitness! Wake up excited to go to your morning gym class or look forward to it after work. Fitness doesn't have to a drag. At these NOLA studios, working out just became the best part of your day.
