The Best Gyms in Columbus | Clubs, Studios + Crossfit
2019 has officially arrived! For us, a new year is a clean slate and an opportunity to make new goals for ourselves for the coming months.
Whether you’re looking for a place to make your 2019 resolutions happen, continuing a tradition or just looking for a new way to get active — Columbus has a ton of great fitness options! We’ve rounded up a few of the best places to get active in Columbus, no matter your experience level or interest. We’re sure you’ll find a gym that fits your needs.
Fitness Centers
Beyond Limits Training
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Located in the heart of Columbus, Beyond Limits is dedicated to changing lives. Their newly expanded 9,000 square foot facility features multiple rooms of free weights and machines. They also have CrossFit classes and offer personal training — so you can find a fitness routine that works for you. Beyond Limits is open 24 hours a day so visit their Columbus or Reynolds location whenever is convenient for you!
The Arena District Athletic Club
325 John H. McConnell Boulevard, Suite 150
The Arena District Athletic Club is a clean and modern gym located in the heart of the Arena District in downtown Columbus. They offer some-top-of-the-line equipment and incredible personal trainers. Plus, they host daily free fitness classes such as cardio spinning, barre fusion, yoga, boot camp and more!
The Fitness Loft Columbus
This family-owned business has been a south Columbus staple for over 30 years. They offer a wide range of fitness options, such as high-tech machines and free weights, as well as over 40 unique classes a week. They also offer nutrition coaching because they believe that lasting results aren’t only made in the gym but in the kitchen, too.
Yoga Studios
Yoga on High
1020 Dennison Avenue, Suite 202
This premier yoga center offers a broad range of classes, including yoga, meditation and breath classes. Whether you’re a new student or an experienced yogi, there’s a class perfect for you. They also host several workshops and retreats throughout the year so you can learn as much as you want about your body and how to take care of it.
Modo Yoga Columbus
Modo Yoga is a socially and environmentally conscious studio that offers a form of hot yoga that combines the precision of therapeutic yoga and the foundations of traditional yoga in a specially heated room. The “hot” in hot yoga allows for deep, safe stretching that helps strengthen, tone and loosen muscles, all while calming your mind and reducing stress. Check out one of their many scheduled classes and try something new this year!
Seven Studios
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Seven Studios was the dream of Julie Wilkes, who is a motivational speaker, fitness expert, inspired yogi and heart disease survivor. Julie’s life expectancy was 12 years old and has outlived that expectancy by more than three-fold. She founded Seven Studios to share messages of inspiration and of overcoming challenges. They offer some incredible classes and you can take your first one for free!
Crossfit Boxes
Ohio Strength
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Ohio Strength wants to be your third place — home, work and then Ohio Strength. They don’t just want to see you for a quick session, they want to build a lifelong relationship and help you make lasting, healthy habits and friendships. Their facility is over 10,000 square feet and houses turf, specialty barbells, ski ergs, rowers, assault bikes, jerk blocks and plenty of other items you’ll love using.
Crossfit Grandview
For a completely customizable training regime — check out Crossfit Grandview. They offer multiple tracks of programming, a full-time professional staff, top-notch equipment and the support to help you be your best. They also love their community and frequently host challenges and fully catered parties for all of their members.
Fit Club Columbus
Fit Club knows that everyone is unique and requires custom fitness goals, so they want to make sure they are fulfilling any and all needs you have. They employ incredibly talented coaches and supply all of the equipment and space that you need. Check out their class schedule and their one-on-one training session special!
Pilates Studios
Lifted Studio Pilates & Fitness
If you’re looking for a more hands-on approach to Pilates, visit Lifted Studio. They believe that the power of the student-teacher relationship is the most important catalyst to physical and personal transformation. That’s why they employ skilled, certified and experienced instructors in their beautiful studio located in the heart of German Village.
Pilates Innovations
Pilates Innovations is Columbus’ freshest take on Pilates. In their bright and tranquil facility, they welcome a broad spectrum of clientele from professional athletes to those with medical conditions. They offer several types of mat and equipment classes so be sure to check out their schedule to find one that’s perfect for you!
Body Pure Pilates
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Body Pure Pilates is committed to your health and wellness. They offer private, semi-private and small group classical Pilates and Gyrotonic sessions along with group Pilates mat and TRX classes. They’ll design a unique program to address your specific needs and goals. If you’re interested in becoming an instructor, they offer training as well!
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