What does Boston have in common with New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Phoenix?
According to ClassPass' 2019 fitness trends, those cities share one most popular form of group exercise class: strength training.
Want to know where to go when it comes to Boston's most popular workout? To find the top strength training gyms in the area, Hoodline analyzed data from Yelp, Facebook and ClassPass to identify which studios are the most popular. Read on for the results.
(Bonus: You can try them all out if you're a member of ClassPass, a monthly fitness membership that provides access to thousands of different studios, gyms and wellness offerings.)
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Peter Welch's Gym
371 Dorchester Ave., South Boston
Peter Welch's Gym is Boston's favorite strength training gym by the numbers, with 4.9 stars out of 4,245 reviews on ClassPass, five stars out of 50 reviews on Yelp and 7,465 fans on Facebook.
"Peter Welch’s Gym fighter conditioning classes enable members to workout like professional boxers, without the sparring," explains the business's ClassPass profile. "These classes are ideal for people wanting to lose weight, seeking constant variety in their workouts and those looking to bring their overall conditioning to the highest levels."
Learn more about the different classes at Peter Welch's Gym on ClassPass here.
CrossFit Southie
385 Dorchester Ave., Suite 100, South Boston
Also among Boston's favorites is CrossFit Southie, with 4.9 stars out of 49 reviews on ClassPass, five stars out of 28 reviews on Yelp and 6,748 fans on Facebook.
"CrossFit Southie takes an innovative, integrated approach towards attaining real-world fitness," explains the business's profile on ClassPass. "Coupled with corrective flexibility techniques, a high emphasis on functional movement, nutritional guidance and ongoing support, they will help you move better, feel better and enjoy a healthier lifestyle."
Read reviews of the selection of classes at CrossFit Southie on ClassPass here.
BURNIN' by Ray
157 Seaport Blvd., South Boston
With 4.8 stars out of 541 reviews on ClassPass, five stars out of four reviews on Yelp and 2,961 fans on Facebook, BURNIN' by Ray has garnered plenty of local fans.
"At BURNIN' by Ray, the signature classes help you achieve vitality," according to the business's profile on ClassPass. "In place of the usual, common equipment, classes strictly utilize self-powering motor-less cardio gear, maximizing activation of the users’ arms, legs and abs to calorie-torching effects."
Take a look at reviews of the different classes at BURNIN' by Ray on ClassPass here.
BURN Fitness Studios
547 Columbus Ave., Back Bay
With 4.8 stars out of 7,298 reviews on ClassPass, 4.5 stars out of 52 reviews on Yelp and 1,140 fans on Facebook, BURN Fitness Studios holds its own among the competition.
"It is the mission of the BURN Fitness Studios Team to always be 110% committed to providing our members with an innovative and motivating fitness environment that will allow you to have fun, stay fit and be healthy," BURN Fitness Studios writes on its Yelp page.
Read reviews of the selection of classes at BURN Fitness Studios on ClassPass here.
Lifted Fitness
803 Summer St., South Boston
With 4.9 stars out of 3,816 reviews on ClassPass, five stars out of 27 reviews on Yelp and 683 fans on Facebook, Lifted Fitness is another popular local pick.
"Lifted Fitness's program combines strength training and high-intensity cardio in full-body workouts that are designed to torch body fat, increase strength, tone muscle and boost metabolism," explains the business's ClassPass profile.
Learn more about the offerings at Lifted Fitness on ClassPass here.
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