Gyms and Fitness Studios
By Drew Pisarra, New York City
Choosing the right place to work out need not be an additional cause of stress.
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The Gym
11 E 26th St, New York, NY
Spacious, colorful and exclusive without being elitist, this health club rates as one of the city's best. -
Gravity Fitness
119 W 56th St, New York, NY
Some fancy hotels have a luxurious spa; Le Parker-Meridien has a deluxe gym. -
New York Health & Racquet Club
39 Whitehall St, New York, NY
A posh setting for exercising professionals who like relaxation as much as recreation. -
Crunch Fitness
623 Broadway, New York, NY
Gym fuses fitness and entertainment with classes that include Cardio Striptease, Firefighter Workout, Cycle Karaoke, African Dance and Disco Yoga. -
Reebok Sports Club/NY
160 Columbus Ave, New York, NY
This tony gym sports the amenities of a four-star hotel. -
IronFlower Fitness
12 W 21st St, New York, NY
There's inspiration for perspiration in this sanctuary of focus and discipline. -
CLAY
25 W 14th St, New York, NY
Whoever said gyms should be spartan never experienced a chilled mint- and eucalyptus-soaked towel. -
Gleason's Gym
77 Front St, Ste 2, Brooklyn, NY
This internationally renowned training ground for boxers is a New York institution. -
New York Sports Clubs
349 East 76th Street, New York, NY
This go-to gym's red-and-white logo is widespread across all boroughs. -
Equinox Fitness Clubs
97 Greenwich Ave, New York, NY
Upscale, Zen-inspired gym catering to the fit professional.
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Laughing Lotus
59 W 19TH St Ste 3C, New York, NY
True to its sorbet-colored walls, this yoga studio is cool and sweet. -
Practice Yoga
140 W 83rd St, New York, NY
Bring your inner child along when you attend any of the classes here, not just the pre-natal one. -
re:AB Pilates
33 Bleecker St, New York, NY
This cover girl for core muscle training would make the late founder Uncle Joe proud. -
The Yoga Lab
388 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY
At this Boerum Hill studio, surround yourself with outer beauty as you search for the peace within. -
Pilates on Fifth
501 5th Ave, New York, NY
Identical twins (and former Rockettes) team up to provide personal training and small group classes.
