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Racked is no longer publishing. Thank you to everyone who read our work over the years. The archives will remain available here; for new stories, head over to Vox. Welcome to Racked's Fitness Week : five days of workout coverage, so that you can start your New Year's resolutions off right. Crunch Chelsea. Update: To see gym rates for , head here. Not all chain gyms are created equally. The gamut runs from get-in-and-get-out budget gyms to palaces of luxury that extend far beyond rows of elliptical machines.
We've taken eight of New York City's multi-location gyms and broken down the costs monthly dues as well as those pesky hidden fees , stacked up the class offerings, and laid out the location information.
As a bench mark, we've compared how much it would cost today to join a downtown Manhattan branch for each chain. Best for: A solid gym with all of the basics and just enough perks steam room, towel service, good class schedule to justify the price tag.
And finding an outdoor or indoor gym in NYC is not an ordeal; the Mercedes Club is a conveniently located midtown gym. Some people prefer to work out in a quieter environment, away from the crowds, but still want to have access to a good range of equipment, facilities and instruction. Private gyms tend to be smaller, with more personal instruction — each usually found in only one or two locations, and owned by locals.
There are very highly rated ones in New York, some with long histories. Anyone who is new to the city may be surprised to find how many basketball gyms there are. You can get to one fairly easily from almost anywhere in town. Many offer training, as well. Not everyone is into specialization, and just as mixed martial arts incorporates various types of contact sports and martial arts, MMA gyms also offer a variety of disciplines. MMA actually only became legal in the state of New York in , but professionals lost no time in setting up facilities for the public to practice this popular sport.
There are now locations all over the city. This Thai boxing discipline deserves its own section, as a major part of MMA. It is extremely popular in New York, so there is a really nice selection of Muay Thai gyms.
Although similar to kickboxing, there are major differences, which is why enthusiasts prefer facilities that specialize in the sport. One main difference between the two is that Muay Thai makes use of elbows, knees and upper body grappling, in addition to kicks and punches. American Ninja Warrior is a television show based on a Japanese program called Sasuke. It is all about athletes facing the challenges of an obstacle course.
The show developed such a following that Americans all over the country were looking for gyms that would allow them to do the same type of training. And, thus, American Ninja Warrior gyms were born. Not only are these gyms found in New York, there are even competitions. It's a mental and physical confidence that we provide that makes WTF people's second home," says Campbell.
For class times, click here. Cost: Membership offers daily bootcamp classes, two small group classes four people max. Gloves, towels and use of the 11, sq-foot facility is included at no extra charge. Class Format : DanceBody is a dance inspired cardio class that helps with sculpting and toning. In the 1-hour long class, students will challenge themselves to learn various dance moves from different dance styles including ballet and Hip-Hop, created by professional dancer, Katia Pryce.
Within the first week, if you are committed to going 7 days in a row! If you attend times per week, you should see results in 1 month. Location : DanceBody is held at various studios in New York. To see where, click here. Class Format : Y7 is an infrared-heated vinyasa yoga class that has no mirrors and no bright lights.
The music is also completely different from the usual calming tunes. Class Format : Pure Barre focuses on small movements that result in big changes—not only physically, but mentally. Their various techniques come in a range of class offerings that target strength, cardio, and flexibility for people of all levels, providing clients with self-focused time to transform the body and mind. While Bronfman seems to be down to try any workout once, Kira Stokes has made many a cameo in her fitness journey—and thanks to her classes, she could do the same for you.
Her workouts are typically an amped up alternative to traditional barre class, built for athletes that really want to fine tune their bodies, and get stronger and more defined. Kira's classes are also available via streaming videos here.
The Stoked Method is designed to work every part of your body and build strong, lean figures. You should balance these workouts with a combo of high-intensity, overall strength training and rest days. On these machines, every stroke works your quads, hamstrings, calves, core, shoulders, triceps, and biceps. Consistency is key to garnering results with this workout. It provides a motivating, fun training experience for beginning and competitive runners and allows runners to train side by side with expert coaching.
Most workouts are either cardio-focused or toning-focused, while SLT is both in one efficient and effective session.
We also often hear clients complain in a good way about how sore they felt within 36 hours of their first class. They claim to have worked muscles they've never felt before. For maximum results, clients should take SLT 3 times a week. The burn can be too intense to take class everyday, but consistency is the key to achieving the long, lean results we tout.
Location : For locations in NYC, click here. This is a high-energy, pop-culture centered dance workout that is friendly for all dance skill levels. Says Dino Malvone, director of Barre3's West Village studio, "our new clients are curious about what makes our method different.
Not only will our workout provide a sweat, but we leave more connected to our strongest selves. We promote longevity and modifications to achieve this goal. Location : For a list of Barre3's locations across the country and especially for their 3 in NYC , click here. Class Format : CorePower Yoga is an intense one-hour yoga class that not only focuses on becoming more mindful in your daily life, but it aims to strengthen your body with challenging movements that will make you stronger and more focused.
CorePower Yoga offers a wide range of classes so students can switch up their routine on a weekly or daily basis to see optimal results. Class Format : We are all familiar with the physical and mental health benefits that yoga provides, but Lyons Den Power Yoga promises a unique, enhanced spiritual experience. A hot power vinyasa class in a heated room, this is the only certified Baptiste studio in NYC. According to Founder Bethany Lyons, "The mental benefits that come with practicing yoga are immediate.
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