Spruce up your workouts and health goals by visiting these fitness spots around Northern Virginia. See where are readers say are the best classes, gyms, studios, trails, and more.
Barre
WINNER: Pure Barre, Reston
Engage your core and tone your muscles with a class that blends ballet, yoga, and Pilates techniques. As the largest barre franchise in North America, the fitness center offers a handful of studio classes and on-demand workouts. Find four signature low-impact, high-intensity classes designed to improve flexibility and build full-body strength. 12975 Highland Crossing Dr., Ste. 190, Reston
RUNNER-UP: Pure Barre, Fairfax
4201 Ridge Top Rd., Fairfax
Boot Camp
WINNER: Hodges Fitness
Kick yourself into shape with a sweat-inducing boot camp program. Each session works to improve your strength, coordination, balance, and flexibility. The gym’s mix of high-intensity interval training, strength training, mindset training, and yoga will help you break through your plateau and reach your desired health goals. 8530 Cinder Bed Rd., Ste. 2200, Lorton
RUNNER-UP: Urban Boxing Arlington
3701 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington
Climbing Studio
WINNER: Sportrock Climbing Centers
For 30 years, Sportrock has offered a space for climbing enthusiasts throughout NoVA, hosting individual and group classes for all ages and skill levels. The Sportrock Performance Institute, an annex of the Alexandria center, is made for boulder climbing, with over 100 feet of competition-level bouldering walls. 5308 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria; 45935 Maries Rd., Sterling
RUNNER-UP: Movement Crystal City
1235 S. Clark St., Arlington
CrossFit Gym
WINNER: Ballston CrossFit
Ready to push yourself to the limit physically and mentally? The one-hour workout of the day may be what you need. CrossFit has programs for all levels, plus yoga, specialty classes, and nutrition coaching to motivate and challenge you to reach your goals. 1110 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington
RUNNER-UP: PR Star Fitness
14103 Mariah Ct., Chantilly; 42604 Trade West Dr., Ste.170, Sterling
Cycling Studio
WINNER: New Trail Cycling & Strength Studio
Reston’s only boutique indoor cycling and strength studio has created a tight-knit community of members. The fun and inspiring workouts aim to welcome rather than intimidate. Locally owned and operated, it offers group fitness classes, personal training, corporate fitness, and virtual sessions. 1641B Washington Plz. N., Reston
RUNNER-UP: SoulCycle, Clarendon
2700 Clarendon Blvd., Ste. 300, Arlington
Hiking & Biking Trail
WINNER: Custis Trail
Connecting Rosslyn with the Washington & Old Dominion Trail, this popular trail is always full of walkers, runners, and bike riders. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Arlington and Washington, DC, as you get in your steps or ride. The urban trail features a 4-mile-plus paved path with hilly sections mixed along the route. Arlington
RUNNER-UP: Difficult Run Stream Valley Trail
McLean
Kickboxing Studio
WINNER: Urban Boxing Arlington
Skip the repetitive treadmill workout and boost your heart rate with an adrenaline-pumping kickboxing class. Established in 2015, the gym offers individual training and group workouts to make you sweat. It has more than 60 group classes a week with certified coaches who lead high-energy sessions to burn away calories. 3701 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington
RUNNER-UP: KickHouse
4090 Airline Pkwy., Ste. K, Chantilly
Outdoor Fitness Class
WINNER: INERGY Kelly’s Bootcamp
Kick-start your day by exercising in the elements. Wake up your senses with a full-body workout that builds strength and endurance each week. Outdoor options include Outdoor Bootcamp, Metabollic Monday, Run/Walk Club, and Strength classes. 43083 Peacock Market Plz., Ste. 120, South Riding
RUNNER-UP: New Trail Cycling & Strength Studio
1641B Washington Plz. N., Reston
Pilates Studio
WINNER: Club Pilates, Burke
This popular studio believes that Pilates works for every body type and experience level. The studio features state-of-the-art equipment and classes are led by certified instructors to give students the best workout possible. Its Reformer-based Pilates offers a fresh take, adding variety to keep workouts interesting. 5765 Burke Center Pkwy., Ste. S, Burke
RUNNER-UP: BE2 Pilates
11206 Main St., Fairfax
Yoga Studio
WINNER: Beloved Yoga
Perfect your poses and improve your meditation techniques with the help of this studio. It offers yogis a relaxing space to practice. Offering over 80 classes a week, guests can choose from Beginners Yoga and Hatha Flow to Karma Meditation and Chair Yoga. 11109 Sunset Hills Rd., Ste. 100, Reston
RUNNER-UP: SyteraYoga
901 Glyndon St. SE, Ste. 102, Vienna
Feature image Courtesy New Trail Cycling Studio
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